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Xabi Alonso provides Joao Pedro update after Chelsea’s loss to Spurs

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Chelsea's Joao Pedro was left out of their match against Tottenham due to an issue that arose during training on Friday, according to Xabi Alonso. The Brazil international felt fluid build up, and a scan is expected on Sunday to provide more clarity on the situation. Alonso stated that the extent of the injury is not yet known.

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Chelsea's Joao Pedro was left out of their match against Tottenham due to an issue that arose during training on Friday, according to Xabi Alonso. The Brazil international felt fluid build up, and a scan is expected on Sunday to provide more clarity on the situation. Alonso stated that the extent of the injury is not yet known. The situation is concerning for Chelsea as they await the scan results.

Joao Pedro's absence is significant for Chelsea as he has contributed five goals and three assists in seven appearances this season. Last season, he scored 20 goals in his first campaign at Stamford Bridge after arriving from Brighton for £60 million. His injury history is also a concern, having missed a game last month due to a knee injury that required specialist consultation. This recent issue adds to Chelsea's existing injury woes.

Without Joao Pedro, Chelsea struggled, and Alonso's attempt to adapt by starting Morgan Rogers as a false nine and bringing in Geovany Quenda failed to yield results. The team was sluggish and blunt, ultimately losing 2-0 to Tottenham. Chelsea are already dealing with several other injuries, including those to Emi Martinez, Pep Chavarria, Jamie Gittens, and Emmanuel Emegha, making Joao Pedro's potential absence even more impactful.

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Chelsea have a Joao Pedro problem, and they do not yet know how bad it is. That is the reality after the forward missed the 2-0 home defeat to Tottenham, a game in which Chelsea looked flat, short of ideas and badly lacking their most reliable finisher. The Brazil international was left out after picking up an issue in training at Cobham on Friday. There had been no warning beforehand, which tells you this was not something being managed over a period of days. It happened, fluid built up, and Chelsea were forced to wait. That is where things stand heading into Sunday, when a scan is expected to provide more clarity.

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  1. The Independent · reported · 2026-10-27 14:00 UTC

    Xabi Alonso provides Joao Pedro injury update before Liverpool vs Chelsea ↗

    Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Chelsea forward Joao Pedro will be sidelined for “a few weeks” due to a thigh injury.The striker, who has scored five goals and made three...

  2. EPL Index · reported · 2026-10-25 16:20 UTC

    Xabi Alonso provides Joao Pedro update after Chelsea’s loss to Spurs ↗

    Joao Pedro Injury Blow Deepens Chelsea Problems After Tottenham Loss Chelsea have a Joao Pedro problem, and they do not yet know how bad it is. That is the reality after the forward missed the 2-0 home defeat to Tottenham,

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