Liam Rosenior reveals Joao Pedro moment that made him “so happy” against Brentford, it wasn’t his goal | OneFootball

Liam Rosenior has revealed there was one moment from Joao Pedro which made him so “happy” in Chelsea’s win against Brentford on Saturday.

The Blues recorded a much needed three points after a 2-0 win against the Bees, to move them up to sixth in the league.

Pedro opened the scoring with a brilliant strike, before Cole Palmer made sure the points were safe with a second half penalty.

Liam Rosenior on Joao Pedro performance

With Liam Delap only fit enough for the bench after missing the Arsenal defeat with illness, Pedro lead the line for the Blues.

As well as his goal, it’s arguable Pedro should have had a penalty after being clipped in the box during the first half.

The Brazil international has had a mixed season, but now has eight goals and four assists in all competitions, with Chelsea needing him to produce a consistent level of output.

Pedro scored his eighth goal of the season against Brentford. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Speaking after the game Rosenior admitted he was impressed with Pedro’s performance, and highlighted one particular moment in the first half.

“Not just this goal, his performance,” he told his post-match press conference.

“We went a little bit more direct to take Brentford off the press early in the game. He won every duel. He was outstanding.

“There was a moment that makes me so happy in the first half. They were breaking on transition. He sprinted back 70 yards and made a tackle.

“That’s what I love. That’s what I want to see in my team. I’ve said to him, not just him, all of the players, the harder you work for the team, your chances come for you.

“He took his chance magnificently. It was a fantastic strike. I’m really, really excited to work with him and Liam and Marc [Guiu] as my strikers.”

Chelsea face favourable run of fixtures

Whilst the performance wasn’t the best, the most important thing in the short term for the Blues is to get points on the board.

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Chelsea have had a packed January and still have a number of games to navigate, but their next league matches represent a chance to put a run together.

The Blues have games against Crystal Palace, West Ham, Wolves , Leeds and Burnley which are favourable, and they have to be targeting maximum points.