Rosenior Effect! Joao Pedro Shares Secret Behind Goalscoring Form

Chelsea forward Joao Pedro has attributed his recent improvement in front of goal to the Blues new manager Liam Rosenior.

Signed in the summer, Pedro is playing under his second manager at Stamford Bridge following the departure of Enzo Maresca. Rosenior was brought in from Strasbourg, and he seems to have unlock the Brazilian forward full potential.

Since the coaching change at Stamford Bridge in January, Pedro has been spearheading the Blues’ push for a top-four Premier League finish.

The 24-year-old under the new regime of Rosenior has produced 11 goals and five assists. This surge has taken his total season tally to 18 goals, including a standout hat-trick against Aston Villa.

Joao Pedro celebrates scoring a goal for Chelsea. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

Speaking about his dramatic improvement, Pedro noted that the constant feedback and personal attention provided by Rosenior played a huge role.

The forward explained to UEFA that their frequent office meetings have prevented him from becoming complacent. “When the new manager arrived, he told me that he already knew who I was and wanted to help me develop,” Pedro revealed. “That’s something I like to hear from a coach because without that feedback, it’s easy to become complacent. I’m a player who always wants to improve, to reach my highest potential level. I also think that my form is largely down to those conversations, him showing that he genuinely wants to help me improve. When you feel that support from your manager, you naturally push yourself harder.”.

Rosenior has also been vocal about his striker’s world-class potential, placing him in the same category as the Premier League’s most feared marksmen.

Liam Rosenior manager / head coach of Chelsea with Joao Pedro. (Photo by Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images)

Acknowledging he still has room to grow, the Chelsea boss insisted he wouldn’t swap Pedro for anyone at this moment when asked to compare him with Haaland, Kane and Kylian Mbappe.

“Joao is in that category now. In the two months I’ve been here, he has consistently shown he is a world‑class striker,” Rosenior said in a recent press conference. “I talk about my players; it’s disrespectful to Erling to compare them. I don’t know Erling very well, but from the outside he looks like a magnificent, world‑class striker. I wouldn’t swap Joao for anyone at this moment – he is showing all the qualities and attributes I want to see.”

Joao Pedro will now be eager to continue his good form when Chelsea face Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League round of 16 tie.