Like Benzema & as good as Haaland – Alonso on Joao Pedro

Asked whether the omission by Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti, who coached Alonso at Real Madrid, had provided added motivation this season, the Chelsea boss said: "He had enough motivation.'He is still young, but many, many outstanding qualities' Benzema won multiple Champions League titles and the Ballon d'Or while at Real Madrid Unlike Haaland, who is a specialist goalscorer, Joao Pedro has played as a midfielder, number 10 and winger during his career and possesses a more rounded skillset.

When asked whether the forward could be compared to the prolific Haaland, who won last season's Premier League Golden Boot with 27 goals, Blues boss Alonso said: "I would say yes.