Joao Pedro has spoken recently himself about his debut campaign in west London since joining the Blues last summer, midway through our triumphant FIFA Club World Cup campaign, describing it as one of the best seasons of his life.

He made an instant impact at that tournament and has continued to impress, particularly thriving at Stamford Bridge under the leadership of Rosenior, since our head coach’s own arrival in January.

The Brazilian is just one shy of 20 goals for Chelsea in all competitions since the start of 2025/26 – not including the three he got in the USA over the summer – making him our top scorer, and when you include assists he has provided 13 goal contributions in his last 10 Premier League appearances.

Rosenior believes there is still plenty more to come from the 24-year-old Braziian, though, in what could be a big year for club and country, and explained how he is challenging the striker to continue reaching new heights for the Blues and Selecao.

'Joao is someone that everybody knows has got extreme potential, but now he's at an age where he has to go on and fulfil that potential,’ said Rosenior.

'Nothing would make me happier than to see him score more goals, help us win the FA Cup and qualify for the Champions League, and wear the No9 shirt for Brazil in the World Cup.

'I've challenged him. I'm demanding of him. So far, he's taken up that challenge really, really well.'

Joao Pedro won’t need to wait long for his next chance to show Rosenior what he can do, as we host Manchester City in a huge Premier League match at Stamford Bridge this afternoon, which kicks off at 4.30pm.