EPL: ‘I was afraid’ – Joao Pedro on taking Palmer’s place as Chelsea’s main man

Brazilian forward, Joao Pedro has revealed that he thought that Chelsea’s most valuable player, Cole Palmer would feel he was there to take his place when he [Pedro] moved to Stamford Bridge.

He said this while giving account of his first meeting with the England international after he joined them from Brighton this summer.

Pedro moved to Chelsea in the early stage of the 2025 transfer window and has since then been in top form.

The Brazilian attacker was pivotal for the Blues claiming the FIFA Club World Cup trophy.

Pedro told Standard Sport that he was initially bothered about Palmer’s reaction to his arrival at Stamford Bridge and had to talk to him.

This is because Palmer is considered the biggest star in Enzo Maresca’s side.

He said he had to approach the Englishman, telling him he was at Stamford Bridge to help him.

“Cole is a superstar. When I came to Chelsea I was a little bit scared about how he was going to react, because I was the main guy at Brighton.

“I knew Chelsea would be different. I said: ‘Cole, I’m here to help you’. He knows I can help him, and I know he can help me.”

Pedro said he and Palmer now have a great understanding on the field of play, adding that they could win more titles for Chelsea together.

Chelsea have won two and drawn one of the opening three games so far in the Premier League and are currently sitting second behind Liverpool in the table.