Chelsea (4-2-3-1)
Djordje Petrovic
Produced good saves from Díaz, Danns and Elliott but had no chance with either of Van Dijk’s headers. 7
Malo Gusto
Up against Liverpool’s most experienced outlet in Díaz and had mixed results. Distribution in the final third not good enough. 6
Axel Disasi
A sloppy first touch gifted Liverpool chances and made it difficult for Chelsea to build. Lost Van Dijk for the winner. 5
Levi Colwill
Overcame a careless start, when caught in possession and leaving Gakpo unmarked, to produce an assured display. 7
Ben Chilwell
Often second best in the individual duels – imagine if Salah had been fit – and had few chances to break forward. 5
Moisés Caicedo
Extremely fortunate to escape punishment for ending Gravenberch’s final. Worked hard to regain control of midfield but minimal influence. 6
Enzo Fernández
Swamped by Liverpool’s more aggressive midfield in the early stages and, though he improved, lacked authority overall. 6
Cole Palmer
Chelsea’s brightest forward this season rarely shined at Wembley, although his impact increased as the final wore on. 6
Conor Gallagher
Struck a post and missed two great chances to win it late on, but involved in most of Chelsea’s best moments. 7
Raheem Sterling
Completely anonymous aside from his disallowed goal and inevitable substitution. Needed to offer far more. 4
Nicolas Jackson
Worked hard for scant reward against Van Dijk and Konaté. Unlucky with his offside assist for Sterling. 6
Substitutes
Nkunku (for Sterling 66)
Injected more pace and menace than Sterling but unable to find an end product. 6
Mudryk (for Jackson 90)
Had a good chance to win it late in normal time but lacked the quality to do so. 5
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