Like Benzema & as good as Haaland - Alonso on Joao Pedro
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says striker Joao Pedro is similar stylistically to his former Real Madrid team-mate Karim Benzema and is at a comparable level to Manchester City's Erling Haaland.
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"I would say yes."
— Xabi Alonso , Athlete
"In many things he reminds me of Benzema, because he is good in the box, he is good out of the box, he is good coming to his left side, he is good with the head, he is very complete, he is intelligent."
— Xabi Alonso , Athlete
"He has been outstanding."
— Xabi Alonso , Athlete
Key People
Carlo Ancelotti is an Italian football manager and former player, currently the head coach of Brazil's national team.
Erling Haaland is a Norwegian professional footballer known for his impressive goal-scoring record.
Joao Pedro is a forward for Chelsea and was overlooked by Brazil for the World Cup.
Karim Benzema is a French footballer and former Ballon d'Or winner.
Xabi Alonso is a former footballer and current manager known for his success in football both as a player and coach.
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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says striker Joao Pedro is similar stylistically to his former Real Madrid team-mate Karim Benzema and is at a comparable level to Manchester City's Erling Haaland.
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