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Xabi Alonso confirms full extent of Joao Pedro injury in major blow for Chelsea

Joao Pedro faces weeks on the Chelsea sidelines after he sustained a thigh injury during training. The striker missed their 2-0 defeat to Tottenham having suffered his knock a day before the Premie…

By Robert Calcutt · talkSPORT

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 1:56 PM

Key Things to Know

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso confirmed Joao Pedro faces weeks out due to a thigh injury sustained in training.
Pedro is Chelsea's leading scorer across all competitions this season with five goals.
Striker Emmanuel Emegha has returned to the squad and could make his debut against Liverpool.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso confirmed that top scorer Joao Pedro will be sidelined for several weeks with a thigh injury. The Brazilian striker suffered the knock in training before missing the team's 2-0 defeat to Tottenham on Saturday. Pedro has scored five goals in all competitions this season and will miss Wednesday's Carabao Cup fourth-round clash against Liverpool.

In positive news for Chelsea, striker Emmanuel Emegha is available to make his competitive debut following a hamstring injury. However, the Blues remain without suspended attacker Cole Palmer alongside injured players Reece James, Emi Martinez, Pep Chavarria, and Jamie Gittens.

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