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Xabi Alonso gives date for major injury update on missing first team stars including Joao Pedro

Chelsea’s injured group keeps getting bigger, and according to an update from Xabi Alonso today, we shouldn’t expect many returns soon. If you enjoy Talk…

By Will Faulks · Talk Chelsea

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 10:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Xabi Alonso will provide a full injury update on Joao Pedro and Maxence Lacroix after the international break.
Joao Pedro and Maxence Lacroix are expected to miss at least a few weeks.
Jorrel Hato remains ruled out with an injury, though Pep Chavarria appears fit to play.

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Manager Xabi Alonso announced that updates regarding the fitness of injured players Joao Pedro and Maxence Lacroix will be provided after the upcoming international break ahead of the Leeds match. Both players are expected to be sidelined for at least several weeks as they continue their recovery processes.

Alonso also indicated that Jorrel Hato remains unfit and will require additional weeks to recover, though Pep Chavarria appears available to feature. Goalkeeper Emi Martinez could potentially return this weekend, while Alonso also addressed the progress of Wesley Fofana and Moises Caicedo.

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