Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso confirms that striker Joao Pedro is sidelined with a thigh injury for “a few weeks,” ahead of matches against Liverpool and Manchester United.
Multiple outlets report that Pedro was absent from Chelsea’s recent Premier League game against Tottenham, which the Blues lost 2-0. With the Carabao Cup tie versus Liverpool next, coverage focuses on the impact of the injury on Alonso’s attacking options and how the team will adjust in his absence.
Several outlets add squad detail. The Athletic says Emmanuel Emegha, Danny Welbeck and Estevao are in contention for the Carabao Cup match against Liverpool, while other reports keep the focus on the timeline for Pedro’s recovery and the immediate fixture list. Overall, the sources broadly agree on the injury type, the expected time away, and the scheduling around Liverpool and the league game versus Manchester United.
