Xabi Alonso Transforms Pedro Neto into Key Chelsea Wing-Back
· Sports · BBC Sport, Goal.com
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has successfully transitioned winger Pedro Neto into a wing-back role, mirroring a tactical shift the club previously used with Victor Moses. Neto scored twice during a 2-0 victory over Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday. Since Alonso's appointment, Neto has recorded four goals and one assist in nine appearances. The player recently signed a contract extension keeping him at Chelsea until 2032.
Why it matters
The tactical evolution of Neto under Alonso demonstrates the impact of managerial changes on player performance and club success in the Premier League.
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