João Pedro says he told Cole Palmer he didn't want to take his Chelsea spot

Chelsea forward João Pedro reportedly said he told Cole Palmer 'I didn't want to take his spot', according to ESPN and Goal.com coverage. Reports also say he discussed his form under Xabi Alonso and his bond with Palmer.

Timeline

1. 24 Oct, 15:10 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 24 Oct, 15:10 UTCESPN reports João Pedro's Palmer comments
3. 24 Oct, 15:45 UTCReached #1 on TrendHeat

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• joao pedroGoogle Trends
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• Joao Pedro reveals how Xabi Alonso unlocked his form as Chelsea star reflects on Cole Palmer bondGoal.com
• Chelsea hit with huge injury blow as star forward misses Spurs clashLondon Evening Standard
• Joao Pedro explains how he built his exceptional relationship with one Chelsea teammateTalk Chelsea
• Tottenham stun Chelsea for second league win in a week as Cole Palmer is sent offThe Guardian