Alonso compares Chelsea's Joao Pedro to Benzema, rates him level with Haaland
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has drawn stylistic comparisons between striker Joao Pedro and former Real Madrid teammate Karim Benzema.
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, according to BBC Sport.
Alonso, who played alongside Benzema at Real Madrid, made the assessment while discussing the Chelsea forward's abilities and development.
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