Chelsea fans are all making same point about Pedro Neto after performance against Crystal Palace
Pedro Neto’s Premier League Debut for Chelsea
Pedro Neto made his highly anticipated Premier League debut for Chelsea in a match against Crystal Palace earlier today.
Chelsea’s Costliest Summer Acquisition
This summer, Pedro Neto became Chelsea’s priciest acquisition, arriving from Wolverhampton Wanderers for a significant fee of £54 million. The 24-year-old winger was brought in to bolster Chelsea’s options on the flanks, coinciding with Raheem Sterling’s departure on deadline day.
Raheem Sterling’s Departure
Sterling had believed he would fit well into Enzo Maresca’s plans. However, the Italian manager had different ideas, allowing Sterling to transfer to London rivals Arsenal.
Chelsea Fans React to Neto’s Performance
Pedro Neto’s first appearance in a London derby at Stamford Bridge wasn’t his finest. The winger was substituted around the 60th minute, with his compatriot Joao Felix taking his place.
Chelsea fans voiced their thoughts on X, with many acknowledging that while Neto’s debut was underwhelming, it’s still early days, so there’s no need for immediate concern.
Pedro Neto’s Potential to Shine at Chelsea
Although Neto hasn’t been with Chelsea for long, he managed to make a notable contribution last weekend by coming off the bench to assist a goal against his former team.
Chelsea supporters can expect to see much more from the Portuguese player in the future. Even though Neto wasn’t at his best, Enzo Maresca’s side had enough quality to secure a positive result against Palace.
Other Key Players in the Match
Cole Palmer, Noni Madueke, and Nicolas Jackson were all in the starting lineup. Madueke, who scored a hat-trick the previous weekend, couldn’t replicate his success against Oliver Glasner’s team.
Match Outcome and Looking Ahead
The game concluded with a 1-1 draw, leaving Chelsea with four points out of a possible nine heading into the international break. While this isn’t the worst start to the season, it’s clear the team has room for improvement.
When club football resumes, Maresca’s squad will face Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. If Neto is selected to start, Chelsea fans will be eager to see him make a more significant impact.
