The Rise of Joao Pedro: How Brighton’s Star Striker Made Roberto De Zerbi Lose His Cool
Joao Pedro, the Brazilian forward, has revealed the intense training sessions under Roberto De Zerbi, which sometimes led to fiery scenes on the training pitch. Despite the challenges, Pedro believes De Zerbi is one of the top five coaches in the world and is destined for greatness.
In an interview, Pedro spoke about the physical and mental demands of playing in the Premier League, saying it’s the most competitive league in the world. He also shared his experience of playing against Marseille and scoring a late goal to secure a 1-0 win.
Pedro praised De Zerbi’s attention to detail, saying he is very specific about positioning and body movement. However, this attention to detail sometimes led to De Zerbi losing his cool, with Pedro recalling an incident where De Zerbi threw a water bottle on the ground in frustration.
Despite the intense training sessions, Pedro believes De Zerbi is an exceptional coach who will succeed in the future. He also spoke about his own commitment to succeed in the Premier League, which could lead to an international recall.
In other news, Newcastle United has been given the green light to complete a £48m double signing after Lloyd Kelly’s move to the club. The Magpies have already been active in the transfer market, with Lewis Hall set to join from Chelsea for £28million.
Newcastle is also lining up a move for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford, with the 21-year-old verbally agreeing to terms. However, a fee is yet to be accepted by Burnley.
Meanwhile, Bruno Guimaraes has been making headlines with his impressive stats in the Premier League. The Brazilian midfielder completed more dribbles (72) than any other central midfielder in the league last season, drawing attention from top European clubs.
With the summer transfer window now open, Newcastle United and other Premier League clubs are expected to be active in the market. Stay tuned for more updates on the latest transfer news and rumors.
