Chelsea player ratings vs Zenit: Kepa finally looks like a £71m goalkeeper to prevent an even worse night

Chelsea were denied top spot in Group H after conceding a late equaliser against Zenit Saint Petersburg on Wednesday night.

Magomed Ozdoev’s 94th-minute volley left Kepa Arrizabalaga with no chance and earned a thrilling 3-3 draw for the Russians.

It meant the Blues could face Bayern Munich or Real Madrid in defending their crown with an unseeded ranking in the last-16 draw.

Here, James Robson delivers his verdicts on the Chelsea stars vs Zenit...

Has he ever looked more like a £71million goalkeeper? A series of wonderful saves kept Zenit at bay, with none better than his second-half stop to deny Sardar Azmoun’s header.

Part of a ragged Chelsea defence that was cut open too often. One important interception stopped a dangerous break, but it only delayed the inevitable.

Pulled all over the place by Zenit’s mobile forwards and never looked comfortable in the face of the home side’s pace up front.

Zenit had too much joy on his side – particularly in the first-half. Better after the break when Chelsea got more control of the ball.

Often ended up in a wing-back role and as a result was nowhere near as effective as when playing further forward. Chelsea were too vulnerable in wide areas.

Given a central midfield role, which might become a regular feature if N’Golo Kante’s injuries problems persist. But Chelsea looked particularly weak in the centre of the pitch when Zenit pressed.

Holding midfield is not his favourite position, but his corner led to Werner’s goal and he was also heavily-involved in the build-up for Romelu Lukaku’s equaliser.

Probably his best performance in a Chelsea shirt despite playing in an unfavoured wing-back role. Had his problems defensively, but there were some encouraging signs. 

A chance for him to make a statement, but rarely stretched Zenit and was replaced in the second-half.

Will this be a turning point for the German at last? Made a flying start with the opening goal and routinely found space in-between Zenit’s defenders. Brilliant feet and finish for what looked like the winner – and even made a goal for Lukaku.

Back in the goals and he got 75 crucial minutes under his belt, which could be vital heading into the Christmas schedule.

Provided the assist for Werner’s second in a bright performance from the bench.

Chelsea gained more control of midfield after he came on.

Helped to push Zenit further into retreat.

Gave Zenit something fresh to worry about from an attacking point of view.

Unused subs: Bettinelli, Mendy, Rudiger, Thiago Silva, Loftus-Cheek