"The Brazil international left the Amex for Chelsea in a £60million summer move, treading a well-worn path between the two clubs. He faces them tomorrow for the first time having made an impressive start to life at his new club, scoring five times in nine games in all competitions and playing a key role as Chelsea claimed the Club World Cup in the summer."
"Joao was a special player for us and it's not easy to replace him one-to-one but we did it as team and we did it quite well. There's always a process, new players have to step in, new young players with big potential have to step in. They have to prove themselves every weekend that they are ready for that but they need time."
Brighton must be on guard facing Joao Pedro tomorrow. Joao Pedro moved from Brighton to Chelsea for £60million and has scored five goals in nine appearances while helping Chelsea win the Club World Cup. Brighton replaced him collectively rather than one-to-one, introducing young players who need time to establish themselves. Joao has already shown his impact at Chelsea and represents a game-changing threat. Brighton must defend as a unit to contain him. Cole Palmer is unlikely to face Brighton due to a groin injury that required substitution at Manchester United, and Chelsea are considering extended rest or surgery.
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