# New Victor Moses? How Alonso has transformed Neto

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/new-victor-moses-how-alonso-has-transformed-neto/
- Published: 2026-10-23T07:57:27+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-23T09:12:37+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c9gkvrkkjv0lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sport

## Key points

- Neto scored twice as a wing-back in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Everton.
- Alonso’s system has increased his attacking and defensive contributions.
- The 26-year-old signed a new Chelsea contract until 2032.

## Summary

Pedro Neto scored twice from wing-back as Chelsea beat Everton 2-0, highlighting how Xabi Alonso has reshaped the Portuguese player’s role. The change recalls Victor Moses’s move to wing-back under Antonio Conte, which helped Chelsea win the Premier League in 2017, and has made Neto a key part of Alonso’s side.

Neto has scored four goals and made one assist in nine appearances this season, including three as a substitute. In the Premier League, his touches in the opposition box have risen from 3.6 to 5.3 per 90 minutes, while his tackles have increased from 0.7 to 2.0; he also creates more chances and completes a higher share of dribbles. After uncertainty over his future, he signed a new contract until 2032 last month.

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