EPL: He reminds me of Benzema – Xabi Alonso hails Chelsea forward

Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, has drawn similarities betwixt João Pedro and erstwhile Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema.

Pedro is the lone elder striker near successful the Blues’ squad aft Nicolas Jackson, Marc Guiu and Liam Delap each near this summer.

Alonso has decided to spot his bets connected the Brazilian due to the fact that of the qualities helium possesses.

“In galore things, João Pedro reminds maine of Karim Benzema,” Alonso said.

“He is bully successful the box, helium is bully retired of the box, helium is bully coming to his near side.

“He is bully with the head, helium is precise implicit and smart.”

Pedro has been named the Premier League Player of the Month and becomes the archetypal Chelsea subordinate to triumph the grant successful astir 2 years, since Cole Palmer got his 2nd successful September 2024.

EPL: He reminds maine of Benzema – Xabi Alonso hails Chelsea forward