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Xabi Alonso reveals Joao Pedro timeline in new three-man Chelsea injury update

Chelsea are currently without their first-choice options in defence and attack…

By Dom Smith · Standard

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 2:26 PM

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Xabi Alonso confirmed Joao Pedro and Maxence Lacroix are ruled out of Chelsea's match against Sunderland.
Alonso expects to provide a clearer recovery timeline for both players ahead of the Leeds match on November 21.
Emi Martinez and Moises Caicedo face late fitness tests to determine their availability for Sunday.

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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Joao Pedro and Maxence Lacroix will miss Sunday's Premier League clash against Sunderland. Both players remain sidelined heading into the international break, with Alonso stating that updates on their recovery will be evaluated ahead of Chelsea's home fixture against Leeds United on November 21.

Alonso also addressed the status of other squad members ahead of Sunday's match. A late training session will determine the availability of Emi Martinez and Moises Caicedo, while Dutch defender Jorrel Hato has been ruled out for several more weeks.

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