"I think it's a tad premature. He's got the potential to be there [with Kane and others]. When he came on [against Wrexham], he was a level above everyone else. He stood out by a mile just with his ability and his balance and his touch. But no, I wouldn't have him in the same bracket."
"He's on fire, he's on fire. I think he's going to be massive for us in the Champions League clash against PSG on Wednesday night. Pedro sealed the victory for Chelsea in their 4-2 win over Wrexham and now has 11 goals in his last 12 appearances in all competitions."
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior sparked debate by comparing Joao Pedro to elite strikers Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, and Harry Kane following Pedro's Premier League hat-trick in a 4-1 victory over Aston Villa. Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer responded on The Rest Is Football podcast, with Lineker deeming the comparison premature while recognizing Pedro's potential to reach that level. Shearer praised Pedro's exceptional ability, balance, and touch, noting he stood out significantly against Wrexham, but stopped short of placing him in the same bracket as the established elite. Pedro has scored 14 Premier League goals this season, trailing only Haaland, and has 18 goals and nine assists across all competitions. Rosenior remains confident in Pedro's importance for Chelsea's upcoming Champions League match against PSG.
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