Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says striker Joao Pedro has a playing style similar to Karim Benzema and is at a comparable level to Erling Haaland. Alonso makes the comparison in comments reported by multiple outlets.
The reports agree that Alonso’s point is about how Joao Pedro looks and plays, as well as his standing among leading forwards. Sky Sports and related coverage describe Alonso linking Joao Pedro’s characteristics to Benzema, while also stating Joao Pedro is on the “same level” as Haaland. The BBC frames the same claims in slightly different wording, noting the similarity is “stylistic” and again placing Joao Pedro alongside Haaland in terms of quality.
Across the sources, there are no additional details cited about specific performances or goals that underpin the comparisons. The coverage focuses on Alonso’s assessment rather than providing further evidence or context around the remarks.
