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.

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