Joao Pedro found the net, yet it proved only a consolation as Chelsea fell short in a tough Premier League outing against Nottingham Forest.
Right from kickoff, the Blues were on the back foot, and conceding early shifted the momentum firmly against them.
As the match unfolded, Pedro acknowledged the uphill battle and stressed the need for collective responsibility moving forward.
“This is the Premier League; if you concede very early, it’s difficult to come back,” said Pedro.
“Everyone needs to look at themselves, me included, to find a way to do better. I feel sorry for the fans, and we need to see where we can improve.”
Despite getting on the scoresheet, the Brazilian forward made it clear that personal milestones mean little without a positive result.
In football terms, he would trade the highlight moment for a winning outcome without hesitation.
“I just wanted to help my team, and it was a good goal, but if I could change that goal for three points, then I would be a lot happier now. It wasn’t good enough; we need to change the situation.”
As the campaign pushes into its decisive phase, the London giants must quickly regroup, sharpen their edge, and turn performances into points if they are to regain momentum in the league run-in.
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