Xabi Alonso praises Joao Pedro, likening him to Benzema and Haaland

In the UK, Chelsea striker Joao Pedro has started the season strongly, scoring two goals and providing two assists in three matches. He was named the Premier League Player of the Month for August. Manager Xabi Alonso praised Pedro, comparing him to Karim Benzema and Erling Haaland, highlighting his versatility and intelligence on the field. Despite being left out of Brazil's World Cup squad, Pedro has been recalled for upcoming international fixtures.