Like Benzema & as good as Haaland - Alonso on Joao Pedro
Summary
Chelsea striker Joao Pedro has been praised by Chelsea’s manager Xabi Alonso, who compares him to top players Karim Benzema and Erling Haaland. Joao Pedro has scored 25 goals since joining Chelsea and recently won the Premier League Player of the Month award.Key Facts
- Joao Pedro joined Chelsea last season and has scored 25 goals and made 11 assists in 57 games.
- He won the Premier League Player of the Month for his performance early in the current season.
- Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says Joao Pedro’s playing style is similar to Karim Benzema’s and ranks him alongside Erling Haaland.
- Joao Pedro signed a new contract with Chelsea until 2034 and wears the number 9 shirt.
- Joao Pedro can play as a striker, midfielder, or winger, showing versatility in his skills.
- Benzema, aged 38, has scored 523 career goals and played for clubs including Real Madrid.
- Joao Pedro was left out of Brazil’s World Cup team but has been called back for international matches in September.
- Alonso said Joao Pedro is motivated and focused on doing well this season.
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