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'Chelsea look good' Alan Shearer hails Blues ahead of FIFA Club World Cup Final clash
After a pulsating month of action in the USA, the FIFA Club World Cup comes to an end on Sunday as Chelsea take on European Champions Paris Saint-Germain in the competition's final - a game you can see live for free on DAZN.
Enzo Maresca's team saw off Fluminense in the semi-final to book their place at MetLife Stadium, and have grown into the tournament since their opening win over LAFC.
It was new signing João Pedro's two goals that sealed the win over the Brazilians, and talking on the latest episode of The Rest is Football, Alan Shearer was impressed by the striker's full debut and the performance of the West Londoners.
“What a performance on and off the pitch, wasn't it? I mean, it was. The two goals were fantastic," he said.
"The way he (Pedro) positioned himself, the way the balance, and obviously the most important thing, the finish of both of them, was just magnificent. I'm not entirely sure about the non-celebration, you know. I don't agree with all that.
"But his two goals were just outstanding. And Chelsea, I mean, I thought all over the park, they were really, really impressive. When we talk about his two goals, defensively, I thought they're superb.
"The goal line clearance, they defended well when they had to. And they're looking good, Chelsea.”
Pedro's display gives Maresca an interesting dilemma ahead of the final, with Liam Delap back from suspension and the option of Nicolas Jackson, too.
However, whoever plays up front, Shearer believes that they will be supported by Pedro Neto, who's been one of Chelsea's star players in the States, especially after dealing with the tragic passing of international teammate Diogo Jota.
Adding, “I like him, he's been impressive by the way, on the pitch as well, you know, even with what he's had to go through mentally, to get through that game or games.
"I like how direct he is, how powerful he is running with the ball and he's someone that I would love to play up front with because I think in terms of being direct and knowing he's going to get the ball in, I think it's someone I enjoy playing up front with.
"So for me, he's one that will and should start even with the options they've got.”
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