Team News: Chelsea dealt major injury blow as Xabi Alonso makes late Tottenham selection call
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7-second readChelsea have suffered a late injury setback ahead of their highly anticipated Premier League London derby against Tottenham, with João Pedro ruled out of the…
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Chelsea have suffered a late injury setback ahead of their highly anticipated Premier League London derby against Tottenham, with João Pedro ruled out of the game.
The Brazilian striker misses out after reportedly picking up a late knock, forcing Alonso to make adjustments to his attacking setup ahead of the clash.
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Utd Report · reported · 2026-10-27 14:50 UTC
‘Out for weeks’: Xabi Alonso confirms seismic Chelsea injury blow just days before hosting United ↗
Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Joao Pedro will be ‘out for [a] few weeks’ with a thigh injury.As a result, he will definitely be unavailable for Manchester United’s trip to...
talk Chelsea · reported · 2026-10-27 13:55 UTC
BREAKING: Xabi Alonso confirms terrible Chelsea injury news as Blues prepare for weeks without key player ↗
Xabi Alonso has dropped an update on the status of Joao Pedro, who picked up an injury in training last week.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see...
Talk Chelsea · reported · 2026-10-27 13:53 UTC
BREAKING: Xabi Alonso confirms terrible Chelsea injury news as Blues prepare for weeks without key player ↗
Xabi Alonso has dropped an update on the status of Joao Pedro, who picked up an injury in training last week. If you enjoy Talk…
Absolute Chelsea · reported · 2026-10-24 21:15 UTC
'A Lot Of Fluid' - Xabi Alonso Provides Concerning Update On Joao Pedro's Chelsea Injury ↗
Xabi Alonso has provided the latest update on Joao Pedro’s injury after the striker’s absence in Chelsea’s 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.Joao Pedro’s omission from...
Evening Standard · reported · 2026-10-24 20:35 UTC
Joao Pedro: Xabi Alonso reveals when Chelsea will learn severity of new injury blow ↗
Blues talisman was a shock absentee for woeful Tottenham defeatThe Blues’ top scorer and reigning Player of the Season was a shock absentee from their matchday squad for Saturday’s London...
Evening Standard · reported · 2026-10-24 16:35 UTC
Xabi Alonso issues Joao Pedro injury update after shock Chelsea blow for Tottenham clash ↗
Brazilian striker is the latest fitness worry at CobhamXabi Alonso has issued an update on Joao Pedro’s condition after he was left out of the Chelsea squad to face Tottenham...
GOAL · reported · 2026-10-24 16:42 UTC
Alonso issues worrying update on Joao Pedro’s injury ↗
Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Joao Pedro is missing Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Tottenham on Saturday after picking up an injury in training. The Brazil international, who has been the Blues’ standout performer this season with fiv
talk Chelsea · reported · 2026-10-24 15:40 UTC
Team News: Chelsea dealt major injury blow as Xabi Alonso makes late Tottenham selection call ↗
Chelsea have suffered a late injury setback ahead of their highly anticipated Premier League London derby against Tottenham, with João Pedro ruled out of the game.The Brazilian striker misses out...
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