Chelsea’s Pedro Neto led the way in two impressive stats during Portugal’s victory over Poland
Chelsea had a couple of representatives in Portugal’s 3-1 win against Poland on Saturday.
Pedro Neto and Renato Veiga both started the Nations League match, with the latter making his debut for Portugal.
Neto is still finding his feet at Chelsea, playing deputy to Noni Madueke at this moment in time. However, the winger had a good game for his country last night.
When club football returns, Neto will be hoping for more opportunities under Enzo Maresca.
Pedro Neto’s performance against Poland
Neto could not get his name on the scoresheet in Portugal’s victory over Poland, but he still managed to put in a positive performance.
According to Squawka, the 24-year-old completed 100% of his four take-ons and won more duels (seven) than any other player on the pitch.
It is an encouraging sign for Maresca, though you would expect the Chelsea manager to stick with Madueke when the Blues travel to Anfield to take on Liverpool after the international break.
Madueke has started all but one of Chelsea’s seven Premier League games this season, scoring last time out against Nottingham Forest.
Madueke also registered 20 touches in Forest’s penalty area that day, showing how much of a threat he was in the 1-1 draw.
Pedro Neto’s stats
Following his appearance against Poland, Neto now has 13 caps and one goal for Portugal.
He will be hoping to add to his one goal when his country take on Scotland on Tuesday in their next Nations League match.
For Chelsea, Neto has made 10 appearances and scored two goals so far, with his second strike coming against Gent in the Conference League earlier this month.
Chelsea fans were impressed with Neto’s display in the 4-2 win against Gent, but it was not enough for him to keep his place in the team for the draw with Forest afterwards.
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