Having just joined the Blues for a few days, he was immediately in the US to join the team in the most exciting FIFA Club World Cup. With Chelsea certain to receive £21.9 million for reaching the final, Joao Pedro, with his double in the semi-final, is considered to have repaid... more than 1/3 of the fee the team paid for his services for the next 8 years.
Facing his boyhood club Fluminense, Joao Pedro needed just 18 minutes to make his presence felt. He picked up the ball after being cleared out of the Fluminense penalty area, pushed it into his sights before unleashing a stunning strike that beat 44-year-old goalkeeper Fabio. Joao Pedro’s second goal in the 56th minute was no less spectacular, as he ran onto Enzo Fernandez’s pass from near the halfway line, burst into the box and fired home with his right foot.
Joao Pedro takes Chelsea to the Club World Cup final. Photo: FIFA
Joao Pedro's brace not only sent Chelsea into the Club World Cup final, but he was also named "Player of the Match", marking an impressive debut. Coach Enzo Maresca could not hide his satisfaction: "Joao Pedro brings energy, sharpness and great fighting spirit. We put a lot of faith in him and it has been rewarded."
Chelsea have mainly strengthened their attacking players this summer, with Jamie Gittens, Liam Delap Estevao Willian and Joao Pedro all making the switch. However, the striker, who scored 19 goals for Brighton last season, has quickly shown how quickly and effectively he has adapted. Goal gave the Brazilian a score of 9/10 while L'Équipe gave him 4.5/5, commenting: "Now the world knows who Joao Pedro is."
The journey to the FIFA Club World Cup final demonstrated Chelsea's collective role. "The Blues" played with discipline, pressed well and knew how to take advantage of opportunities, and the whole team played with enthusiasm from the beginning of the tournament. However, it was clear that Joao Pedro was the biggest highlight, not only for his goals, but also for his bravery, coolness and ability to seize opportunities - qualities that "The Blues" attack has lacked for many seasons.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/joao-pedro-mo-chinh-phuc-fifa-club-world-cup-196250709204529351.htm
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