How many games Chelsea star Joao Pedro will miss as rough timeline revealed
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11-second readChelsea manager Xabi Alonso confirmed that Joao Pedro has a thigh injury and will be out for a few weeks, according to The Chelsea Chronicle. Alonso was vague about the details in his press conference, not providing a specific number of weeks.
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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso confirmed that Joao Pedro has a thigh injury and will be out for a few weeks, according to The Chelsea Chronicle. Alonso was vague about the details in his press conference, not providing a specific number of weeks. Pedro has been in superb form for Chelsea, winning the Premier League August Player of the Month award and having a hand in eight goals in six league games. He missed Saturday's loss to Tottenham.
Bobby Vincent of Football London reported that Alonso confirmed Joao Pedro won't return before the international break, with Alonso saying it will 'probably' be the case. If Pedro returns immediately after the break, he'll be ready to face Leeds at Stamford Bridge. He will miss the trip to Liverpool, Saturday's clash against Manchester United, and the trip to Sunderland. Pedro has already missed one game.
Joao Pedro's absence will be significant for Chelsea, who have lost to Brentford and Tottenham without him, failing to score and conceding five goals. Chelsea have a high number of injuries, with 19 so far this season, according to Sky Sports. This puts them fifth-highest in the Premier League for injuries, making it challenging for Alonso to achieve consistency.
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Xabi Alonso confirmed Joao Pedro has picked up a thigh injury in his latest press conference, after the Brazilian missed Saturday’s loss to Tottenham – but how many games will he miss in total? Pedro has been in superb form for Chelsea. Arguably Chelsea’s best player, he won the Premier League August Player of the Month award and has had a hand in eight goals in just six league games this term. Every Chelsea fan will have seen the stats of how Chelsea have performed with and without Pedro this season. Without him, Chelsea have lost to Brentford and Tottenham, failing to score and conceding five.
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