Joao Pedro Aims to End Chelsea's Number Nine Jinx After Quick Start
Joao Pedro scored just 31 seconds into his first match of the season, signaling his intent to overcome Chelsea's historical struggles with the number nine shirt. The forward, who wore number 20 last season and netted 20 goals, now faces the challenge of replicating that form under the new jersey number. His early strike suggests he may be the one to finally break the club's long-standing curse.
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