"Joao is in that category now. In the two months I've been here, he has consistently shown he is a world‐class striker. I wouldn't swap Joao for anyone at this moment - he is showing all the qualities and attributes I want to see. The great thing for Joao is his age - he can still improve, and I've already noticed several areas where he can get better."
"I think it's a tad premature. Yeah, I think he's a very good player, he's got great ability. He's a level above. When he came on yesterday, he was a level above everyone yesterday and he stood out a mile with just his ability and his balance and touch."
Joao Pedro netted during Chelsea's FA Cup fifth round extra-time win against Wrexham, bringing his seasonal tally to 18 goals across all competitions. The 24-year-old Brazilian came off the bench to make a decisive impact, following a hat-trick and assist in Wednesday's 4-1 Premier League victory over Aston Villa. Manager Liam Rosenior stated that Pedro operates at world-class level and ranks alongside elite strikers like Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, and Kylian Mbappe. However, pundits Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer disagreed with this comparison, though both acknowledged Pedro's exceptional ability and standout performance against Wrexham.
Read at Express.co.uk
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