Chelsea are set to face Palmeiras in the Club World Cup quarter finals. They have done very well so far with multiple stars having good form. But now, one in-form attacker is doubtful to play against the Brazilian club.
The star in question here is Pedro Neto. The 25 year old joined the Blues last summer from Wolves. He has adapted very well under Enzo Maresca. Neto is now the first choice winger for Italian boss. This has also helped the player to play regularly for Portugal national team.
Neto has been superb for Chelsea in the CWC so far. He has played 3 games and scored 3 goals on 3 different occasions. He was said to play a big role in the knockout games but destiny had other plans. The 25 year old has been hit by a very ugly news.
Football world is sad due to tragic death of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota. Neto played with Jota together at Wolves. In addition, they both played for Portugal national team and even won the Nations League recently. Hence, Neto is devastated by this tragic loss.
Pedro Neto to miss Chelsea vs Palmeiras?
Neto was allowed by the Blues to skip their latest training session. He has been in a lot of pain due to Jota’s death. This has raised doubts over his selection against Palmeiras. Enzo Maresca has told that he will be allowed to take a decision and the club will support it.
“In terms of Pedro, he is very sad. Probably more than sad. We are close to Pedro to support him. Because I didn’t see him in training earlier. It’s completely Pedro’s decision (to play). I had a chat this morning with Pedro. We support him. Any decision he will take is the correct one” – Enzo Maresca’s comments via The Guardian.
It is never easy to go from this situations. In addition, Neto has been very close to Jota due to being teammates. It will surely be hard for him to accept his friend’s death. Hence, there will be doubt about the 25 year old playing against Palmeiras.
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