Four qualities that Joao Pedro shares with Karim Benzema highlighted by Chelsea legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink following bold claim by Blues boss Xabi Alonso

Xabi Alonso has boldly claimed that Chelsea striker Joao Pedro can be likened to one-time Real Madrid ‘Galactico’ Karim Benzema. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink agrees with that assessment, and the former ...
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Xabi Alonso claims Joao Pedro is at Erling Haaland's level as Chelsea boss compares striker to Karim Benzema

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has sensationally claimed that Joao Pedro belongs in the same bracket as Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland. The Brazilian forward has enjoyed a blistering start to ...
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Xabi Alonso on Chelsea's João Pedro: Like Karim Benzema, as good as Erling Haaland

Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has compared striker João Pedro to the likes of Erling Haaland and Karim Benzema following his flying start to the new Premier League season. Pedro, who was named the Premier ...
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Chelsea have their 'own Benzema' after £60m transfer: 'He's complete'

Xabi Alonso has paid Joao Pedro the ultimate compliment, comparing the Chelsea striker to Real Madrid legend Karim Benzema. Joao Pedro was a shining light for Chelsea in an otherwise disappointing ...
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Xabi Alonso makes huge Karim Benzema comparison for Chelsea star Joao Pedro

Speaking via Bobby Vincent (as quoted by Fabrizio Romano), Alonso detailed the tactical similarities between the two forwards, praising how Pedro impacts games far beyond simply putting the ball in ...