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Joao Pedro: Chelsea star reveals Kane influence amid Drogba comparisons

Joao Pedro: Chelsea star reveals Kane influence amid Drogba comparisons
Joao Pedro: Chelsea star reveals Kane influence amid Drogba comparisonsEvery Second Media, Every Second Media / Alamy / Profimedia

Chelsea forward Joao Pedro has revealed he studies Harry Kane and Robert Lewandowski as he adapts to a more traditional striker role at Stamford Bridge.

The Brazilian said he is determined to establish himself as a modern number nine while creating his own identity in London.

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"Since I arrived at Chelsea, I made it very clear because at Watford I played as a No.10, as a No.9. At Brighton too. But since coming here, it’s something I pushed for a lot – I wanted to play only as a No.9," Pedro told TNT Sports and Lance.

"Today, I really like Kane and Lewandowski. I followed Kane more because of the Premier League and I take a lot of inspiration from him."

Pedro also dismissed comparisons to club legend Didier Drogba, insisting it is too early for such claims.

 "Drogba is an idol at Chelsea. Some fans joke: ‘Maybe we found the new Drogba?’ But I try to go my own way, slowly, without thinking too much about that."

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