Christian Pulisic – (On for Hudson-Odoi 74’) 6: Would have been relieved to see offside flag go up after rounding keeper but shooting wide of target in injury time. AFP
CHELSEA RATINGS: Edouard Mendy - 6: No saves to make although could have been in trouble had a shinned volley by Antonio Colak just before break been on target. Quick off his line and swept up behind the defence well on rare occasions it was required. Reuters
Andreas Christensen - 8: Lovely ball out from back to put Ziyech away down right after 20 minutes. A quality performance at the back from the Dane who fits perfectly into Thomas Tuchel’s defensive system as Malmo failed to register a shot on target. AP
Thiago Silva - 8: Brazilian mopped up what little Malmo threw at him without a problem. Calm and assured throughout. Saw his flicked header from Ziyech corner cleared off line in 68th minute, was then booked a minute later for cynical foul that put an end to potential Malmo break. AFP
Cesar Azpilicueta - 7: Excellent interception and ball into Havertz’s feet in first couple of minutes and had Chelsea’s first shot on target spilled by Malmo goalkeeper Johan Dahlin for corner. Regularly popped up in attacking positions as Chelsea dominated possession and the game as a whole. EPA
Marcos Alonso - 6: Point to prove after losing left wing-back spot to Ben Chilwell and took his frustration out on Hudson-Odoi at one point in first half when the return ball he wanted didn’t happen. Drilled shot straight at keeper minutes later. Had near-post header bundled wide for corner. AFP
Jorginho - 7: Usual reliable self at base of midfield, picking out teammates and driving team forward. Polished and professional performance from the Italian. AP
Ruben Loftus-Cheek - 8: Midfielder, making his first Champions League start since 2015, produced some wonderful moments of skill. One perfectly weighted ball through to Havertz in first half. Took two players out with Cruyff turn but then shot too close to keeper in 54th minute. Late yellow card for sliding challenge did not stop him taking man of the match award. AFP
Kai Havertz - 6: Had two penalty appeals rightly ignored by referee and VAR in opening 20 minutes and caused more problems when he stayed on his feet. Had two one-on-ones with keeper but failed to finish – and certainly should have done better with one late in game. AFP
Christian Pulisic – (On for Hudson-Odoi 74’) 6: Would have been relieved to see offside flag go up after rounding keeper but shooting wide of target in injury time. AFP
CHELSEA RATINGS: Edouard Mendy - 6: No saves to make although could have been in trouble had a shinned volley by Antonio Colak just before break been on target. Quick off his line and swept up behind the defence well on rare occasions it was required. Reuters
Andreas Christensen - 8: Lovely ball out from back to put Ziyech away down right after 20 minutes. A quality performance at the back from the Dane who fits perfectly into Thomas Tuchel’s defensive system as Malmo failed to register a shot on target. AP
Thiago Silva - 8: Brazilian mopped up what little Malmo threw at him without a problem. Calm and assured throughout. Saw his flicked header from Ziyech corner cleared off line in 68th minute, was then booked a minute later for cynical foul that put an end to potential Malmo break. AFP
Cesar Azpilicueta - 7: Excellent interception and ball into Havertz’s feet in first couple of minutes and had Chelsea’s first shot on target spilled by Malmo goalkeeper Johan Dahlin for corner. Regularly popped up in attacking positions as Chelsea dominated possession and the game as a whole. EPA
Marcos Alonso - 6: Point to prove after losing left wing-back spot to Ben Chilwell and took his frustration out on Hudson-Odoi at one point in first half when the return ball he wanted didn’t happen. Drilled shot straight at keeper minutes later. Had near-post header bundled wide for corner. AFP
Jorginho - 7: Usual reliable self at base of midfield, picking out teammates and driving team forward. Polished and professional performance from the Italian. AP
Ruben Loftus-Cheek - 8: Midfielder, making his first Champions League start since 2015, produced some wonderful moments of skill. One perfectly weighted ball through to Havertz in first half. Took two players out with Cruyff turn but then shot too close to keeper in 54th minute. Late yellow card for sliding challenge did not stop him taking man of the match award. AFP
Kai Havertz - 6: Had two penalty appeals rightly ignored by referee and VAR in opening 20 minutes and caused more problems when he stayed on his feet. Had two one-on-ones with keeper but failed to finish – and certainly should have done better with one late in game. AFP
Christian Pulisic – (On for Hudson-Odoi 74’) 6: Would have been relieved to see offside flag go up after rounding keeper but shooting wide of target in injury time. AFP
