For Morgan Rogers:<\/b> Chelsea forward Joao Pedro has praised manager Xabi Alonso\u2019s approach and highlighted Cole Palmer\u2019s attacking influence ahead of the Premier League clash against Everton on October 17, with the London club looking to strengthen their position in the top six.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pedro, who leads Chelsea\u2019s scoring charts with five goals, also credited midfielder Moises Caicedo for providing the defensive security that allows the team\u2019s attackers to push forward.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking about Palmer\u2019s qualities, Pedro described the England international as a complete footballer capable of influencing games in multiple ways.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cCole Palmer is a beast, he can score, he can pass. He can score from free kicks. He can do everything. He\u2019s a complete player and that\u2019s what makes him special. He scored amazing goals in our matches against Fulham and Brighton & Hove Albion. I don\u2019t know how he did it but that\u2019s just Cole Palmer things and that\u2019s why everyone says he\u2019s a special player,\u201d Pedro told JioStar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pedro also explained how Chelsea\u2019s attacking trio combines to create opportunities, outlining his responsibilities alongside Palmer and Morgan Rogers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cMy role in the front three is pretty simple. Whenever I see Palmer, I always try to get the ball to his feet, and he always manages to put it past the goalkeeper. For Morgan Rogers, I try to play the ball into space, to put him in 1v1 situations. Once he beats the defender, he passes the ball to me and my job is just to make the runs. If I do that, they will find me, and then it\u2019s up to me to put the ball in the back of the net,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Brazilian also pointed to Alonso\u2019s communication and determination to win as important factors behind the team\u2019s approach this season, saying the manager understands players\u2019 perspectives because of his own playing career. \u201cOur gaffer Xabi Alonso is very open with us because he used to play football so, he understands our mind. The first meeting we had with him was like he\u2019s very passionate. He wants to win every game possible. So, it\u2019s very good for us because we are thinking in the same way.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chelsea\u2019s collective contribution in attack has also been central to their scoring output, according to Pedro, who stressed that goals are not dependent on individual players.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cEveryone in the team wants to score goals and Xabi always tells us it doesn\u2019t matter what happens, you just need to be focused and be connected to the game and you\u2019re going to score. That\u2019s why we have scored many goals this season from the beginning because in the front three, you can create a lot of chances and if you create a lot, you\u2019re going to score a lot of goals as well. For us, it is not just about one player. Cole, Morgan, and I all chip in, but the midfielders and defenders also help with goals from set pieces. That makes us hard to defend against because the threat can come from anywhere. As long as we keep creating chances, I am sure the goals will keep coming,\u201d Pedro stated.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
While the forwards have attracted attention for their contributions in the final third, Pedro reserved particular praise for Caicedo\u2019s work in midfield, highlighting the Ecuadorian\u2019s ability to recover possession and protect the defence.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cEveryone in the team wants to score goals and Xabi always tells us it doesn\u2019t matter what happens, you just need to be focused and be connected to the game and you\u2019re going to score. That\u2019s why we have scored many goals this season from the beginning because in the front three, you can create a lot of chances and if you create a lot, you\u2019re going to score a lot of goals as well. For us, it is not just about one player. Cole, Morgan, and I all chip in, but the midfielders and defenders also help with goals from set pieces. That makes us hard to defend against because the threat can come from anywhere. As long as we keep creating chances, I am sure the goals will keep coming,\u201d Pedro stated.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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