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How Joao Pedro’s clever movement set Palmer free and helped Chelsea beat PSG

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“From enjoying his holidays to being put straight into the action, Joao Pedro has instantly made his impact. After joining Chelsea this month, the Brazil forward played an important role in their triumph at the Club World Cup. His two goals in the semi-final against Fluminense set up a clash against Paris Saint-Germain in the final, where the 23-year-old scored another goal in Chelsea’s 3-0 victory against the Champions League winners. Yet, it wasn’t only about what Joao Pedro did on the ball, but what he did off it, too. Spearheading Chelsea’s 3-2-4-1 shape when in possession, Joao Pedro’s positioning and movement constantly caused problems for PSG’s defence in the first half. He knew which spaces to attack and perfectly timed his runs to have an advantage against PSG’s centre-backs. …”
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