Joao Pedro has made an instant impact in a Chelsea shirt since moving from Brighton and Hove Albion, and now the Brazilian has spilt the beans on his instant impact for the Blues.
Having signed for Chelsea only in July, Pedro hit the ground running as he scored two goals in his new side’s Club World Cup semi-final tie against Fluminense before netting in the final.
The goal helped Chelsea beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the final with Cole Palmer bagging a brace.
Since then, the 23-year-old has carried his form into the Premier League as well, where he netted two goals and one assist in the month of October, thereby earning his place in the Team of the Month.
Along the way, the Brazilian has also proved his versatility by playing in a number of different attacking positions and establishing himself as a creative force in the absence of the injured Cole Palmer.
After earning rave reviews for his immediate impact at Chelsea, the player has revealed two factors that contributed to his success.
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Joao Pedro reveals the secrets behind his instant success at Chelsea
Despite having only moved to Chelsea in July, Pedro is no stranger to the Chelsea squad, having come up against them numerous times during his Brighton days.
That familiarity with Enzo Maresca‘s side and his goals at the Club World Cup have really helped the Brazilian to settle in at Stamford Bridge.
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“I already knew the club and the players well from playing against them, so that helped me to settle in quickly,” Pedro told FIFA’s official website. “On top of that, scoring those goals really helped make it easier for me.”
Having made such a positive start to his Chelsea career, fans of the club will be hoping that he can carry on his good form for the rest of the season.
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