For 64 exceptional minutes on Saturday, Joao Pedro was virtually untouchable, ghosting his way to a goal and assist in Brighton’s 2-1 win over Bournemouth.
Pedro was simply magnificent; silky back-heels, elusive runs and masterful passing - he was the undisputed star of Brighton’s latest impressive attacking show.
The Brazilian seemed to have more time on the ball than anyone else before he was hooked on 64 minutes after Carlos Baleba’s red card prompted a reshuffle, cruelly robbing the Vitality Stadium of another half hour of Pedro’s magic.
With four goals now to his name in just six games, Fabian Hurzeler might be wondering how much further up the table his side might be if his Brazilian star had been more readily available this term.