LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Liam Rosenior, Manager of Chelsea, talks with Joao Pedro of Chelsea prior to the Premier League match between Chelsea and Leeds United at Stamford Bridge on February 10, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Lee - Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images) Chelsea FC via Getty Images1. JOÃO PEDRO (7.6)I’m not sure what makes João Pedro’s upper back so inviting for defenders to put both hands there and then blatantly push away on it, but whatever it is, I hope it just keeps happening. But as Liam Rosenior said, we played well for all but a five-minute spell, and JP was once again a key factor in all that. We joked that Liam Rosenior’s arrival would revitalize his fellow Liam, but it’s been João Pedro, who’s enjoyed life most under the new manager.

Source: New York Times February 12, 2026 07:17 UTC