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

Alonso likens Joao Pedro to Karim Benzema and Erling Haaland, highlighting the Brazilian’s versatility. He noted that unlike Haaland, who is a pure goal‑scorer, Joao Pedro has operated as a midfielder, number 10 and winger throughout his career, giving him a more rounded skill set. Alonso, who made 195 appearances alongside former Ballon d’Or winner Benzema at Real Madrid, said there are also similarities between the Frenchman and Joao Pedro. "In galore things helium reminds maine of Benzema, due to the fact that helium is bully successful the box, helium is bully retired of the box, helium is bully coming to his near side, helium is bully with the head, helium is precise complete, helium is intelligent," added the Spaniard. "So yes, helium is inactive young, inactive things to develop, but many, galore perfectly outstanding qualities that helium has." Benzema, now 38 and a free agent, has scored 523 goals in 994 appearances for France, Lyon, Real Madrid and Saudi Arabian sides Al‑Ittihad and Al‑Hilal. Meanwhile, Joao Pedro was a surprise omission from Brazil’s squad for the World Cup this summer, but has since been recalled for September’s international fixtures against New Zealand and India. Asked whether the omission by Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti, who coached Alonso at Real Madrid, had provided added motivation this season, the Chelsea brag said: "He had capable motivation." "He already had capable wrong him, truthful I didn't request to spell there. It was achy for him, but that is successful the past. We are present focused connected what helium is doing good and what helium tin bash better."