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Ferridge, A. (2026, October 24). Xabi Alonso issues Joao Pedro injury update after shock Chelsea blow for Tottenham clash. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/alonso-joao-pedro-injury-update-b1302209.html
Ferridge, Arthur. “Xabi Alonso issues Joao Pedro injury update after shock Chelsea blow for Tottenham clash.” Evening Standard, 24 Oct. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/alonso-joao-pedro-injury-update-b1302209.html.
Ferridge, Arthur. “Xabi Alonso issues Joao Pedro injury update after shock Chelsea blow for Tottenham clash.” Evening Standard, October 24, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/alonso-joao-pedro-injury-update-b1302209.html.
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Xabi Alonso, Chelsea's manager, provided an injury update for Joao Pedro on October 24, 2026, revealing that the player had fluid built up around his injury sustained during a Friday training session. This news came as a surprise ahead of Chelsea’s match against Tottenham at Stamford Bridge. Alonso stated that Joao Pedro will undergo further tests on Sunday to determine the extent and severity of the injury, which could significantly impact how long he will be out.
The build-up of fluid means doctors must wait for test results before they can fully assess the damage. Initially, Joao Pedro had been feeling better after undergoing surgery, but it is now clear that he needs more time to recover. Alonso expressed hope that the recovery period would be "less than more," indicating a likely absence but with optimism about his player's progress.
In addition to the injury update, Chelsea faced a 2-0 defeat against Tottenham, where Cole Palmer was sent off late in the game. Joao Pedro’s absence has left a void in the team, as he had scored five goals and provided three assists in seven appearances this season alone, having transferred from Brighton for £60 million last summer.
