João Pedro
CHE
Center Forward
Playmaking Forward
Sep 26, 2001 (25)
Right
6'1"
154 lb
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2026/2027 Premier League
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Sees knee specialist during break
Pedro has been receiving treatment from a specialist for his knee injury during the international break, in an effort to speed up his return, according to Dom Smith of The Standard.
Analysis: Pedro had withdrawn from the Brazil squad earlier this month due to the injury, with reports in Brazil at the time suggesting he could be sidelined for up to four weeks. Chelsea's in-house medical staff have also been closely monitoring him, and while it remains unclear exactly when he will return, the club does not expect the injury to be long term, with no decision yet made on his involvement against Bournemouth on Oct. 10. His absence has been notable given the attacking chemistry he had built with Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers early in the season.
Aims return against Bournemouth
Pedro (knee) missed Friday's 3-0 defeat against Brentford due to a knee edema and will aim to return for the clash against Bournemouth after the international break, according to coach Xabi Alonso. "Joao we tried, but we expect to use the international break for him to be back in the next game against Bournemouth."
Analysis: Pedro's absence comes after the edema was picked up in Chelsea's most recent match, an issue that had already been announced as likely to keep him sidelined for a few weeks. Coach Xabi Alonso's comments now offer a clearer target for his return, with the international break expected to give him enough time to recover in time for the Bournemouth fixture.
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