https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/03/07/pedro-neto-almost-joined-liverpool-chelsea-starring-role/?ICID=continue_without_subscribing_reg_first
Pedro Neto has emerged as Chelsea’s surprise attacking solution amid injuries to Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu, as well as Christopher Nkunku’s struggles in the central role. Initially signed as a winger, Neto has embraced the challenge and contributed one goal and two assists since stepping in as a striker. His performances have come at a crucial time, coinciding with a dip in form for Cole Palmer, and his tactical intelligence has reportedly impressed Maresca.
Neto could now remain Chelsea’s second-choice striker even after Jackson returns to full fitness. Chelsea had to act quickly to sign Neto last summer, as he was also on Liverpool’s radar as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah. Concerns over his injury record led Chelsea to develop a tailored fitness programme for him, and early results suggest an improvement in his durability. The club believes he has the potential to be a consistent 15+ goals-a-season player, with recent performances proving his ability to step up in key moments.
