Overview

• Speaking on the Obi One Podcast, Oscar described Joao Pedro as the club’s “face,” praising his personality and work rate while noting he is “not a typical number nine.”
• Pedro, signed from Brighton in the summer, has started fast with five goals and three assists across competitions after scoring three times at the Club World Cup.
• Chelsea’s early league results read two wins, two draws and two losses, underscoring mixed form despite Pedro’s individual impact.
• Reliance on Pedro has increased after Nicolas Jackson left on loan and Liam Delap suffered an injury, leaving limited senior striker options for Enzo Maresca.
• Oscar lauded 18-year-old Estevao Willian’s talent but urged time for adaptation to Europe, echoing broader praise for the Brazilian cohort that includes Andrey Santos.