New Chelsea signing Pedro makes his debut for Jose Mourinho's side in their Premier League clash with West Brom.
The 28-year-old became Chelsea's sixth recruit of the summer, joining Nathan, Radamel Falcao (loan), Asmir Begovic, Danilo Pantic and Baba Rahman.
Mourinho wasted no time in handing the former Barcelona forward an immediate opportunity by naming him in his starting line-up to face Tony Pulis's side. Pedro will play in support of Diego Costa along with Willian and Eden Hazard with Nemanja Matic and Cesc Fabregas lining up deeper in midfield.
West Brom team: Myhill; Dawson, McAuley, Olsson, Brunt; Yacob, McManaman, Morrison, Fletcher, McClean; Rondon.
Chelsea team: Courtois; Ivanovic, Zouma, Terry, Azpilicueta; Matic, Fabregas; Pedro, Willian, Hazard; Costa.
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