Spanish media talk w**king over Barcelona is nothing new.

Been disappointed with him so far so he wouldn't be a great miss anyway.

 

4 games at a new club in a new league is enough for you to want to send him on his way? Modern football fans....

He has also been injured, which has to be frustrating for him.  I'm sure the press are ignoring this, seeing that he's not getting games, and have drawn their own conclusions.

He has also been injured, which has to be frustrating for him. I'm sure the press are ignoring this, seeing that he's not getting games, and have drawn their own conclusions.

Interesting who drops to the bench when he's fit once again.

I think that will depend on results between now and when he is fit.  He isn't an automatic starter in my eyes, and Willian is holding down that RW position for me, currently

Says a lot about this guy that I had to go to page 4 of the general section to find the thread on him.

Apparently he's changed his name by deed poll to Aaron Lennon.

He had a good game, but I think he could score at least two today. Great work on the pitch today.

Best word for him so far is underwhelming.

Agreed. Definitely underwhelming. But he should be seen as a squad player - not automatic first teamed.

Agreed. Definitely underwhelming. But he should be seen as a squad player - not automatic first teamed.

Why he left barca though right? Tired of being a squad player and wanted regular game time.

I do think he was brought in to replace Willian on the right and provide more of a goal threat. What's happened though is that Willian has massively upped his game and credit to him.

Big fan. Always gives 100% and I think once he adapts to the league and the team, he'll be a star performer.

Thought I would give this thread a bump.

 

Firstly, I just wanted to give a quick shout out to Pedro for standing shoulder to shoulder with JT in front of the away end after the game yesterday calling and signalling for the other players to come and join them in applauding the travelling fans, to show their appreciation. Most of them either didn't bother or did the bare minimum in terms of acknowledgement; it was a really nice show of character from Pedro to take such a leading role and I can personally say I really appreciated it.

 

Me and my group left our houses at 7am yesterday and got back at 1:30 am (after trains were delayed by an hour from Manchester Picadilly) and after another underwhelming display on the pitch, a small show of appreciation from the players really should be the standard, sadly it isn't, so this was really noted and appreciated from Pedro.

 

Secondly, although I seem to be in the minority on here, I once again thought Pedro put in a great shift and was once again involved in everything good that we did.

 

1. The break and pass set up Matic in the second half, for the best opportunity we created all game is the obvious pick- once again, it should have earned him an assist in a match winning goal had it not been for Matic making a complete mess of it. 

 

2. His shot early in the second half that forced a great save from De Gae and created a chance for Ivanovic on the rebound which, again, was unfortunately saved.

 

3. In the first half he ran the length of the pitch (at pace) on the break to provide an outlet for the incoming ball from the right hand side. He got himself in the right place at the right time for what would have been a certain tap in had it not been intercepted. Sounds like a small contribution but how often do we not have someone in the middle even when we have Costa on the pitch, let alone in a game where we are playing without a striker. He put the effort in to provide an outlet... where was everyone else? 

 

On top of this his work rate was once again top notch. I am surprised he does not get more credit which I personally really think he deserves. 

Agree with those praising his workrate, he works just as hard if not harder than Willian and created a number of chances yesterday.

He's a very hard working player. He's probably the most direct of our attacking midfielders and isn't afraid to take a shot either which Hazard and Willian in particular are guilty of.

I do like him but I'm not sure he's elevated the quality of our attack overall, I do like him on the right wing though.

I am surprised he does not get more credit which I personally really think he deserves. 

 

MOTM v United for me. I was critical of Pedro early in the season, too lightweight etc etc, but impressed with his contribution yesterday. Eden should perhaps take note.

 

That said I still think we need a direct, physical wide midfielder in the mould of Arnautovic who can play as second striker.

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I think if Costa can continue his little 1 game 'revival' Pedro will be racking up a few assists.

Unless we sign someone in January I would say him and willian wide and hazard in a free role number 10 would be a good way forward for us.

he has been in and out of consistency, but he is definitely a threat, more so than willian. apart from willian's improved set pieces, i don't see what he gives us in offense. 

Ran his socks off yesterday.  Seems to be one of the few actually trying.

he has been in and out of consistency, but he is definitely a threat, more so than willian. apart from willian's improved set pieces, i don't see what he gives us in offense.

You missed his amazing assist last week?

he has been in and out of consistency, but he is definitely a threat, more so than willian. apart from willian's improved set pieces, i don't see what he gives us in offense. 

 

Do you actually watch Chelsea games?

That assist was a thing of beauty. Didn't know William had it in him. Exquisite pass.

Yesterday was two games in three days and for a player who runs more than anyone else, it was bound to take it's toll. Wasn't great, but if anyone has earned a bit of an off day, it's him.

Yeah willian was poor last night, but he has really stepped it up this season, and he is starting to improve his production from open play.

he has been in and out of consistency, but he is definitely a threat, more so than willian. apart from willian's improved set pieces, i don't see what he gives us in offense.

It's almost as if you do you this on purpose.