Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said Joao Pedro has a thigh injury and is expected to be out for a few weeks. The forward missed Chelsea's defeat to Tottenham on Saturday. Talk Chelsea says Chelsea were preparing for a cup game against Liverpool on Wednesday 28 October.
Alonso confirms injury
Alonso said: "He has an injury to his thigh and is going to be out for a few weeks. Let’s see how many."
No exact timescale
Alonso said he could not give an exact number of weeks for Joao Pedro's absence.
Missed Tottenham game
Joao Pedro missed Chelsea's defeat to Tottenham on Saturday. Talk Chelsea says he picked up the injury in training.
Form this season
Hayters says Joao Pedro has scored five goals in six Premier League games this season.
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