Joao Pedro reminds me of Karim Benzema and is on same level as Erling Haaland, says Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso
- Posted on September 11, 2026
- By Sky Sport
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Chelsea's young sensation Joao Pedro has made an impressive impact at Stamford Bridge, earning Premier League Player of the Month honors for August. The Portuguese talent has caught the attention of Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso, who draws compelling parallels between Pedro's emerging brilliance and the elite level demonstrated by legendary striker Karim Benzema and Manchester City's prolific Erling Haaland. As Chelsea prepares for their upcoming fixture against Hull, Pedro's exceptional form suggests the club may have unearthed a future superstar capable of competing with football's most elite forwards.
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