Joao Pedro names Chelsea ace he didn’t think was “that good” before playing with him
Joao Pedro has praised his Chelsea teammate Cole Palmer, calling him 'magic' and admitting he underestimated his abilities before playing alongside him. The Brazilian forward, who joined Chelsea from Brighton, had a successful season, scoring 20 goals in all competitions. Both players have developed good chemistry on the pitch, although injuries limited their time together this season.
- ▪Joao Pedro described Cole Palmer as 'magic' after playing with him.
- ▪Pedro scored 20 goals in all competitions during the season.
- ▪Both players struggled with injuries, limiting their time together on the pitch.
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