Joao Pedro nets double as Chelsea beat AC Milan 3-0 in pre-season friendly
Chelsea bounced back from previous pre-season results with a convincing 3-0 victory over AC Milan. Joao Pedro was the standout performer, netting a brace to underline his growing importance to the squad. The result suggests Chelsea are finding form ahead of the new season, with the much-improved display providing encouragement for manager Enzo Maresca's preparations. AC Milan, managed by Massimiliano Allegri, were unable to match Chelsea's intensity in this fixture.
Read the full story at skysports.comPre-season results carry limited predictive weight for competitive outcomes, but Joao Pedro's continued goal-scoring form is a positive signal for Chelsea's attacking depth. A clean sheet and three goals against a Serie A side suggest defensive organization is taking shape under Maresca. For Milan, this is a low-stakes loss that should not cause alarm given their pre-season context, but defensive frailties exposed here will be areas Allegri will want to address.
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