- Chelsea forward Joao Pedro faces “a few weeks” on the sidelines after suffering a thigh injury during a training session.
- Manager Xabi Alonso confirmed the Brazilian striker will miss upcoming fixtures, starting with the Carabao Cup fourth-round tie against Liverpool on Wednesday.
- Joao Pedro's absence is a significant blow for Chelsea, as he has already recorded five goals and three assists in the Premier League this season.
- The injury previously ruled him out of the recent defeat to Tottenham Hotspur after medical assessments revealed a build-up of fluid in his thigh.
- Alonso emphasised that the squad must adapt during Joao Pedro's recovery, with alternative attacking options such as Danny Welbeck, Emmanuel Emegha, and Estevao available.
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