September 24th 2024.
According to Jeff Stelling, there may be some doubts creeping into the mind of Chelsea's latest star, Pedro Neto. As a well-known figure in the world of Sky Sports, Stelling has raised the question of whether Neto is already regretting his decision to join Chelsea in the summer. The Portuguese forward ended a successful five-year run with Wolves to join the Blues in a massive £54m deal. Neto signed a lengthy seven-year contract, securing his spot at Stamford Bridge until 2031. However, Stelling believes that Neto may be second-guessing his move due to the intense competition for playing time at Chelsea.
In the current season, Neto has made six appearances for Chelsea, but has only started twice. More often than not, he has been brought in as a substitute. This is due to the fact that Chelsea's manager, Enzo Maresca, has a plethora of talented wingers at his disposal. Along with Neto, the team also boasts summer signings Joao Felix and Jadon Sancho, as well as up-and-coming players like Noni Madueke and Mykhailo Mudryk. As a result, Neto is facing fierce competition for playing time, and Stelling believes that this may cause him to question his move to Stamford Bridge.
Furthermore, Neto's injury history may also be a factor in his doubts. Stelling points out that the forward has had a string of injuries in recent years, which has limited his playing time. With this in mind, Neto may be eager to prove himself and secure more minutes on the pitch. This desire may be heightened by the fact that he has yet to secure a starting spot at Chelsea.
Neto may have a chance to make his mark on Tuesday night when Chelsea takes on League Two side Barrow in the Carabao Cup. Maresca has stated that he intends to rotate his squad for this third-round match, giving players like Neto the opportunity to showcase their skills. Speaking at a press conference, Maresca acknowledged that there are many talented players on his team who are not getting enough chances to play. He hopes that this cup match will provide them with valuable minutes and lead to a win for the team.
While Chelsea fans may be excited for a potential cup run, Maresca has made it clear that their priority is the Premier League. Despite a tough loss to Manchester City on the opening weekend, Chelsea has bounced back with 10 points out of a possible 12, placing them fifth in the standings after five games. Maresca believes that every competition is important and that his team will give their all in each match. He also stated that their focus is on the Premier League, but they will evaluate their chances in other competitions as the season progresses.
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