João Pedro (Chelsea)
November 2025
Chelsea beat Spurs 1-0 as João Pedro finally snapped a nine-game drought, converting after Caicedo won possession and slipped him through. Guglielmo Vicario denied Pedro three times earlier. The result lifted Chelsea to fifth and underlined Enzo Maresca’s emphasis on pressing triggers and vertical combinations. Caicedo’s regain set the platform; Chelsea’s counter-press funneled Spurs into risky central lanes. Wide rotations created the decisive pocket. Game state control improved after the goal, though chance conversion remains a concern. Pedro’s movement between center-backs is trending up; sustaining output will hinge on service quality and minutes continuity.