João Pedro's summer surge makes him Xabi Alonso's lethal weapon

Alors, Chelsea wrapped up its summer preparation on Saturday, and João Pedro shone once again, netting his sixth and seventh goals of the summer under the guidance of Xabi Alonso after a period of adjustment as the squad finalised tactics for the upcoming Premier League campaign.

The two strikes came on Saturday, confirming Pedro's sharp finishing in the final friendly of the pre‑season schedule.

Those goals marked his sixth and seventh tallies since joining Chelsea this summer, underscoring a rapid adaptation to Alonso's attacking philosophy.

Alonso has praised Pedro as a lethal option, noting his ability to convert chances consistently during training sessions.

With the pre‑season concluded, Chelsea now turns its focus to the start of the Premier League season, where Pedro's form could prove decisive.