Chelsea’s Joao Pedro out for ‘a few weeks’, says Xabi Alonso, ahead of Liverpool clash
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Chelsea's Joao Pedro suffering a thigh injury during training on Oct 23.
PHOTO: REUTERS
- Chelsea forward Joao Pedro has a thigh injury and will miss “a few weeks”, Xabi Alonso said before the Liverpool clash.
- The 25-year-old Brazil international missed the Tottenham defeat after hurting himself in training on Oct 23.
- Pedro had started well, with five goals and three assists in seven games, but Chelsea say they have enough depth for Liverpool and Manchester United.
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LONDON - Chelsea forward Joao Pedro is expected to be sidelined for a few weeks after suffering a thigh injury in training, manager Xabi Alonso said on Oct 27 ahead of his side’s League Cup clash with Liverpool.
• The 25-year-old Brazilian missed Chelsea’s Oct 24 defeat by Tottenham Hotspur after picking up the injury during a training session on Oct 23.
• “He has an injury on his thigh and he is going to be out for a few weeks,” Alonso told reporters. “Let's see how many; we don't want to predict on that, but he's not ready for the next games.”
• Pedro has made a bright start to the season, scoring five goals and providing three assists in seven appearances across all competitions
• Alonso acknowledged the loss of the Brazil international but said Chelsea had the depth to cope with his absence
• Chelsea will face Liverpool on Oct 28 in the League Cup last 16 and host Manchester United in the league on Oct 31. REUTERS