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Joao Pedro must deliver for 90 minutes to become ‘top player’ – Roberto de Zerbi

Source: PA Wire

Roberto De Zerbi believes in-form Brighton top scorer Joao Pedro must sustain performances over 90 minutes to take the final step in becoming a “great, great player”.

Brazilian forward Pedro increased his tally for the season to 18 goals in all competitions with a hat-trick during Saturday’s 5-2 FA Cup win at Sheffield United.

The 22-year-old – opened his Albion account on the first weekend of the campaign in a 4-1 victory at home to Tuesday evening’s opponents Luton.

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