Joao Pedro is going to be a key player for Chelsea this weekend, and he’s been speaking to the media ahead of the game.

Chelsea against Spurs is the big game in the Premier League this weekend, and various broadcasters are getting their chance this week to speak to players ahead of the game.

One of the stars of the show will be Joao Pedro, who has stepped his game up this year and looks like one of the best number 9s in the world. He had some interesting quotes picked up by ESPN this week talking about his first steps at the club 18 months ago.

JP on Palmer relationship

“”When I arrived, Cole [Palmer] was a great friend to me; he reached out to me and talked to me. I told him I was coming to help, that I didn’t want to take his spot – nothing like that. And that’s where a friendship was born,” the striker explained.

Their relationship looks as strong off the pitch as on it right now. JP also talked about why he had been able to go up a level this year:

“At Chelsea I feel very comfortable. It’s a different season, with a coach who gives me a lot of confidence, and I think that’s a big part of my performance so far this season.”

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