João Pedro injured: out against Liverpool and Manchester United
The Chelsea striker has a thigh injury and, besides missing the games against Liverpool and Manchester United, will be out for several weeks of competition.
João Pedro will not be available for Chelsea in the coming matches. Xabi Alonso confirmed at his press conference on Tuesday that the Brazilian forward has a thigh injury and will miss the clashes with Liverpool and Manchester United, plus several weeks of competition. The news comes from L'Équipe.
After being left out of the squad against Tottenham, his situation was already under review in the following days. The diagnosis now confirms a lengthy absence, and Chelsea will have to manage without their striker for several Premier League rounds and some key fixtures on the calendar.
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