Chelsea striker Joao Pedro says he’s relieved to end goal drought, adding that he prioritizes team success over personal milestones after scoring the winner in Chelsea’s 1-0 win at Tottenham.
Joao Pedro is breathing a sigh of relief after ending his goal drought for Chelsea. The Brazilian striker scored the winner in Saturday’s 1-0 Premier League win over Tottenham Hotspur.
“I needed this goal because it had been a long time I didn’t score, and the team expect that from me,” Joao Pedro said. He’s been under pressure to score, but he’s staying chill about his numbers.
What matters most to Joao Pedro is team success. “The important thing is just to win games, and I am very chill about the goals,” he said. He’s focused on contributing to Chelsea’s collective play, rather than chasing personal milestones.
Joao Pedro’s goal was a result of great teamwork, with Moises Caicedo stealing the ball and squaring for him to score. He’s grateful for the opportunity to make an impact.
Despite having chances to add to his tally, Joao Pedro was thwarted by Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. He’s not dwelling on it, knowing that team success is what counts.
“I play for the team. If we just win, I am happy. Of course I want to score, but sometimes it’s not going to happen,” Joao Pedro said. He’s a team player through and through.
Chelsea’s next up is a trip to Azerbaijan to face Qarabag in the Champions League, followed by a home game against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League.
