As soon as the lineup dropped for Chelsea's London derby with Tottenham Hotspur, there was one very notable absence. Geovany Quenda was named to the starting eleven with it being clear that Joao Pedro was totally absent from the squad.…
Joao Pedro was absent from Chelsea's squad for their London derby clash against Tottenham Hotspur due to an injury. According to a report by Nizaar Kinsella, the Brazilian striker was excluded from the lineup and is currently being assessed, leaving the precise nature and extent of the problem unconfirmed.
Pedro has recorded five goals and three assists in the current campaign but previously missed a match against Brentford prior to the international break. With Pedro sidelined, Geovany Quenda was named to the starting lineup by manager Xabi Alonso over veteran forward Danny Welbeck.
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