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Chelsea Manager Praises Young Striker

Updated 2026-09-11 21:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso compared striker Joao Pedro to former Real Madrid teammate Karim Benzema and current Manchester City star Erling Haaland. The praise highlights Pedro's potential in the team.

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Like Benzema & as good as Haaland - Alonso on Joao Pedro

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says striker Joao Pedro is similar stylistically to his former Real Madrid team-mate Karim Benzema and is at a comparable level to Manchester City's Erling Haaland.

2026-09-11 21:30 UTC