Player Ratings: Leeds United 3-0 Chelsea | Premier League

Chelsea were their own worst enemy as they slumped to a 0-3 reverse against Leeds United at Elland Road in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.

West Yorkshire prevailed over West London in an affair that, while not quite reaching the dramatic heights of last weekend's tasty affair against Antonio Conte's Spurs, gave Thomas Tuchel yet more questions than answers as the Blues were embarrassingly dismantled.

Edouard Mendy got himself into a pickle and gifted Brenden Aaronson a goal in the 33rd minute before Rodrigo Moreno headed home just four minutes later to leave the Blues at sixes and sevens.

In spite of his pre-match grumbles, Jesse Marsch will have been overjoyed at the interval after seeing his side execute their gameplan perfectly. His opposite number conversely will have been feeling sick as a parrot, having seen his men unforgivably shoot themselves in their respective feet yet again.

Things only went from bad to worse, with Jack Harrison stabbing home in the 70th minute and Kalidou Koulibaly receiving his marching orders as the day drew to a close to compound the Pensioners' sheer misery.

There is much to digest for Tuchel and his backroom staff - namely as to where to draw the line between Leeds being brilliant and his side being utterly dismal - before they welcome fellow strugglers Leicester City to Stamford Bridge next weekend. In the interim, here is how Absolute Chelsea rated the Blues’ pitiful performance vs Leeds.

Edouard Mendy - 2/10

At what point does his indecision and inability to play out from the back effectively of Chelsea's number one call his position into question? It has happened far too many times and this will feel like one too many for a vocal number of the Chelsea fanbase, particularly as his mistake inspired Leeds with the confidence to go on and notch another before the break. Far from acceptable.

Reece James - 4/10

Deployed in the back three once again and frankly shackled once again. If the aim was to use his power and poise to counter against the Peacocks' full frontal pressing assaults, it did not work. Poor defending for Leeds' second to boot.

Thiago Silva - 4/10

Not quite his usual self, a fraction off the pace and not as assured in his demeanour. Hardly surprising given the complete lack of protection from immediately in front of him, granted, but O Monstro is his own worst critic and he will know this is one to improve upon.

Kalidou Koulibaly - 2/10

After registering two great performances in his first two competitive starts for the Pensioners, this felt like a true welcome to the Premier League for the Senegalese giant. Shell-shocked by the high-octane style of Jesse Marsch's men from the off. Partially to blame for Leeds' third and a silly red card to boot. Unbelievably poor.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek - 4/10

Too hesitant in the final third and a little suspect at keeping pace when Jack Harrison opted to go down the line. Chelsea's right flank was effectively a non-entity in this fixture and it's down to both the personnel and the system.

Jorginho - 4/10 [64]

It was always going to be a tall order for the Italian, not blessed with physicality and pace and without one of his usual, experienced midfield partners to call upon for assistance up against a spritely Whites' outfit. There was a complete disconnect between the pivot and the attacking unit and Jorginho was unable to attach the wires.

Conor Gallagher - 3/10 [64]

Making his first competitive start for the club he has plied his trade at since the age of eight. While he almost weighed in with a cute assist within the first 60 seconds, he was far too easily bypassed in the centre of the park, with his game awareness and his inability to instil control a major reason as to why the hosts were dangerous early on. Whether he was simply tying too hard or not quite cutting the mustard is hard to discern on this early evidence.

Marc Cucurella - 4/10

His ability to beat the Leeds press with his laser-like passing was a joy to watch, but his contribution just fell apart after the break. The Chelsea boss made clear that the Spaniard and Ben Chilwell are not competing for the same spot in the team, yet hope may spring eternal for the Englishman on the basis of attacking performances like this.

Mason Mount - 5/10 [78]

Unlucky to see his low drive denied by a fine Illan Meslier save and seemed determined to be proactive, yet couldn't quite take proceedings by the scruff of the neck. Still of a tender age, but these are the difficult afternoons that Chelsea will look to their talisman to raise the bar and set an example.

Raheem Sterling - 5/10 [87]

Should have scored early doors and almost rectified it a short time later with a sumptuous finish, only for the linesman's' flag to deny him. Looked lively and ready to make an impact but faded in the second period. In his defence, there is only so much you can do when every nearly every single one of your colleagues is below the requisite level.

Kai Havertz - 4/10

Worked hard but that is where it starts and ends for the former Leverkusen man. Too laboured in possession to have any meritable offensive impact. Not too difficult to see why psuedo-Sporting Director Todd Boehly and co are snooping around in the centre-forward market.

Bench

Hakim Ziyech - 5/10 [64]

Not even The Wizard could have conjured up a spell to reverse Chelsea's fortunes on the day nor grant his teammates the ability to play competent football. In fact, the Morocco was probably the most competent in a blue shirt all afternoon on balance.

Christian Pulisic - 5/10 [64]

Thrown in at the deep end and never really got the chance to get anything going. The American has often flattered to deceive but it is no wonder he is open to an exit when he has to watch such attacking atrocities and general calamities from the bench

Ben Chilwell - N/A [78]

Cesar Azpilicueta - N/A [87]