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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…

By Mehdi Gokal · Talk Chelsea

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 3:35 PM

Key Things to Know

Geovany Quenda starts for Chelsea against Tottenham as Joao Pedro misses out due to a knock.
Manager Xabi Alonso's lineup features Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, and Pedro Neto in attack.
Mike Penders starts in goal, with Jordan Henderson and Moises Caicedo selected in midfield.

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Geovany Quenda has been named in Chelsea's starting lineup against Tottenham Hotspur, replacing Brazilian striker Joao Pedro, who reportedly picked up a late knock. Manager Xabi Alonso adjusted his attacking setup for the London derby, selecting Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, and Pedro Neto alongside Quenda in the offensive unit.

Mike Penders starts in goal behind defenders Josh Acheampong, Maxence Lacroix, Levi Colwill, and Jorrel Hato. Jordan Henderson and Moises Caicedo feature in central midfield as Chelsea aim to secure an important Premier League victory over Roberto De Zerbi's Tottenham side.

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