Getty LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 10: EDITOR’S NOTE: Tonal effects have been applied to this image) Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer of Chelsea take part in the warm up ahead of the Premier League 2026/27 match between Chelsea FC and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on October 10, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Chelsea have been handed a significant attacking blow. Manager Xabi Alonso confirmed on Tuesday that João Pedro will be out for “a few weeks” with a thigh injury, leaving the Blues short of firepower at the worst possible moment.
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