Sky Sports pundit thinks Chelsea have a ‘top, top player’ after watching him in Carabao Cup win

Chelsea’s dominant 5-0 win over League Two side Barrow in the Carabao Cup showcased several standout performances, most notably from Christopher Nkunku and Pedro Neto. While Nkunku grabbed the spotlight with a sensational hat-trick, taking his season tally to nine goals, another player impressed pundits during the match.

Pedro Neto, who joined Chelsea from Wolves over the summer, scored his first goal for the club early in the second half. Neto has struggled to secure a regular starting position, mainly due to the form of Noni Madueke, but his performance in this match has earned him high praise. Sky Sports pundit Michael Dawson was particularly impressed, describing Neto as a “top, top player” and highlighting his ball control, speed, skill, and ability to deliver quality balls into the box.

Dawson’s comments underline the potential Neto brings to the squad, even though he hasn’t consistently featured in Chelsea’s starting lineup. Concerns about Neto’s fitness have followed him since his transfer from Wolves, given his history of injuries. However, he has remained fit so far, which bodes well for his opportunities to contribute across multiple competitions this season.

With Chelsea facing a busy fixture list, Neto will likely have more chances to prove himself, whether from the start or as an impact substitute. The competition for starting spots at Stamford Bridge remains fierce, but performances like this one will only strengthen Neto’s case for more regular playing time under Enzo Maresca.