Post by Chelsea updates (@OfficialAfinchelease1)

"On Joâo Pedro's Brazil World Cup snub, the big winners in this are Chelsea and their new manager, Xabi Alonso. Instead of adding to his workload with highly pressurised games in intense heat, Joao Pedro will be getting some welcome mental and physical rest instead."

"Alonso officially starts at Chelsea on July 1, and Joao Pedro will be able to begin working with him on the first day of pre-season training soon after."

"Such time is precious. Chelsea’s World Cup call-ups will be playing catch-up when they report for duty because their holiday will have to be fitted in after their country’s participation in the tournament is over."

"Joao Pedro will only be human if he is feeling rather crushed right now. But such setbacks can also be a positive in motivating to get even better."

🔗 Simon Johnson - The Athletic

#CFC | #Chelsea

0 likes · 0 comments · 0 shares