Overview

• Speaking on The Obi One Podcast, Oscar labeled Joao Pedro the club's 'face' and praised his strength, work rate and finishing.
• Pedro joined from Brighton in the summer and has delivered immediately with five goals and three assists across competitions.
• The Brazilian scored three times at the Club World Cup and has carried that form into the 2025–26 campaign with early contributions.
• Chelsea’s league form remains inconsistent at two wins, two draws and two losses, underscoring the need for more contributors.
• With Liam Delap sidelined by injury, Pedro has taken on greater responsibility as Maresca integrates a youthful, revamped attack that includes Estevao Willian and Alejandro Garnacho.