João Pedro to Break Chelsea’s Nine Curse | MLS News

Chelsea’s cursed number nine jersey has haunted the club for years, with stars like Liam Delap, Fernando Torres, and Romelu Lukaku faltering in its shadow. After costly signings failed to break the pattern, the Blues are now betting on João Pedro — a proven scorer who lit up his debut season with 23 goals. Under new manager Xabi Alonso, Pedro’s preseason form looks promising, offering hope that this might finally be the end of the jinx at Stamford Bridge. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fbd84fe5f6edeb3b