Chelsea striker Joao Pedro has finally broken his goal drought and is treating Moises Caicedo to dinner as thanks. The Brazilian ended a nine-game wait for a goal in Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Tottenham on Saturday. The result lifted Enzo Maresca’s side up to fifth in the Premier League table.
Joao Pedro ends drought with Caicedo’s help
Pedro joined Chelsea from Brighton this summer and began the season strongly, netting twice in his first three league games. But after scoring against Fulham in August, his goals dried up across all competitions.
Things were different at the stadium of Tottenham Hotspur, when he presses high, nicks the ball off micky van de Ven and lights up Pedro to score the meet-winner. the forward, 23, had previously been denied three times, before finally breaching runners last line of defence, Guglielmo Vicario.
After the match, Pedro praised his teammate, saying, “Moses is a top, top player. I told him at half-time I owe you dinner. I just want to say thank you to him and the team for their support.”
Maresca praises Caicedo’s world-class influence
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca heaped praise on the Ecuadorian midfielder, claiming Caicedo is among the world’s best. “For me, him and Rodri are the two best defensive midfielders at the moment,” Maresca said. He added that he was impressed by Caicedo’s human qualities: “In addition to humility, Caicedo is a leader, a good guy that always helps everyone.”
Pedro commented on the win against the derby: “I think it was a big game – a derby – and we had to give it our hundred per cent. We won and now we must look ahead.”
Author’s opinion
A goal that Pedro has been waiting for for some time could bring some confidence back to him and Chelsea’s attacking rhythm. The connection of these two players should suit for Maresca’s system that progressively changes. Caicedo remains the anchor of consistency in the midfield that controls the game and have not been seen in recent seasons. If both maintain this form, the Blues might finally turn steady performances into sustained momentum.
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