Joao Pedro reckons Chelsea team-mate Cole Palmer would not look out of place starting for Brazil - praising his intelligence and creative intensity.
Brazil's build-up to the 2026 World Cup has been marked by surprise and disappointment after Chelsea duo Joao Pedro and Estevao Willian were left out of the final squad announced on Monday.
Joao Pedro has thrown his support behind Harry Kane, saying the Bayern Munich forward has the quality to win the Ballon d'Or this year.
Chelsea's slide towards a disappointing end to the season deepened after a 3-1 home defeat to Nottingham Forest, with Joao Pedro conceding the club must urgently address recurring mistakes that are costing them matches.
Chelsea's preparations for their midweek Premier League clash have been overshadowed by mounting injury concerns, but Joao Pedro and Enzo Fernandez could be ready in time.
Chelsea's Brazilian forward, Joao Pedro, has quickly become the focal point of the Blues' campaign after moving from Brighton and Hove Albion in the off-season.