Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has made bold claims about Joao Pedro's status, stating, 'Joao is in that category now. ' Pedro has had an immensely promising debut season at Chelsea, scoring 18 goals and providing 9 assists in all competitions, including 11 goals in his last 12 matches since the turn of the year. His recent form was highlighted when he came on and scored deep into extra-time to help Chelsea beat ten-man Wrexham in the FA Cup fifth round.
However, Alan Shearer has contested Rosenior's praise, insisting Pedro is not yet comparable to Harry Kane and Erling Haaland. Shearer praised Pedro's ability, saying, 'He's a very good player, he's hit great ability. ' Shearer also praised Wrexham for their spirit, resilience, energy, and performance in the FA Cup tie, remarking, 'I thought they were brilliant.
Joao is in that category now. In the two months I've been here, he has consistently shown he is a world-class striker.
' The debate about which striker would become the focal point of Chelsea's attack includes Liam Delap, who also arrived last summer, but how Delap's performance compares to Pedro's this season is unknown.
I talk about my players; it's disrespectful to Erling to compare them. I don't know Erling very well, but from the outside he looks a magnificent, world-class striker.