Chelsea player ratings vs Luton: Danny Welbeck makes perfect debut as Morgan Rogers shines again

Debutant Danny Welbeck scored the first goal of the night for Xabi Alonso’s side, before Estevao forced a late own goal by the unfortunate Hakeem Odoffin.Standard Sport’s Dom Smith was at Stamford Bridge to rate the Chelsea players’ performances against Luton.Given very little to do by Luton on his Chelsea debut.Defensively assured when he was on and assisted Welbeck for Chelsea’s opening goal.Strong performance again from the young defender, who made some good tackles.Direct and forward-thinking but unfortunate that his second-half strike went down as an own goal.An important presence in the middle of the park and forced a good save from Josh Keeley in the first half.Made a really assured debut in midfield, succeeding with a number of tackles including one that led to the second goal.Full of running down the left and a passing option whenever needed.Star duo: Danny Welbeck and Morgan Rogers both impressed for Chelsea against Luton in the Carabao CupAFP/GettyA really positive presence again and was involved in a lot of Chelsea’s best football of the evening.Bright again, hitting the crossbar, and given the captain’s armband when James went off.Perfect debut for the veteran. The 35-year-old headed home the opening goal to get off the mark for his new club.SubsRomeo Lavia (Rogers, 67’) 5Slid in for one challenge that he badly missed. Did OK.Pedro Neto (James, 67’) 6Was a reliable and disciplined wing-back when he came on, winning the ball for his team.Jorrel Hato (Gusto, 67’) 5Barely noticeable when he came on, with Chelsea already home and hosed.Joao Pedro (Welbeck, 73’) 5Had little impact, as the game was already won. Denied by Keeley from close range.Jamie Gittens (Estevao, 80’) 6Unlucky to hit the post in stoppage time.Not used: Sanchez, Emegha, Anselmino, Watson.