Jose Mourinho: 'I expected Pedro performance'

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has said that he was not surprised by the impact that Pedro made on his debut for the club.

The Spain winger netted his first goal for the Blues in their 3-2 win at West Bromwich Albion on Sunday, just three days after completing his move from Barcelona.

Mourinho has said that he was pleased with the way that Pedro adapted to Premier League football.

"He's a very good player," Mourinho told Chelsea's official website. "There is always a question mark because of how many top players come to England and don't perform immediately.

"We have examples in our club and there are lots of examples at other clubs, so it's very nice for him to come and straight away perform the way he did.

"I expected him to perform like that because he had a good pre-season, and he played three competitive matches. He came with minutes [under his belt], with intensity, so it was not a question of intensity and condition, it was a question of understanding."

Chelsea host Crystal Palace on Saturday.