Xabi Alonso issues Joao Pedro injury update after shock Chelsea blow for Tottenham clash
Chelsea striker Joao Pedro is sidelined with an injury, forcing manager Xabi Alonso to adjust his lineup for the match against Tottenham. Additionally, goalkeeper Emi Martinez is recovering from jaw surgery following a previous injury.
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Xabi Alonso has issued an update on Joao Pedro 's condition after he was left out of the Chelsea squad to face Tottenham on Saturday.
The Brazilian striker was a shock absentee from the Chelsea squad at Stamford Bridge . He was pictured in training on Friday and Alonso made no mention of an injury at his pre-match press conference.
Standard Sport has been told by club sources that he had suffered an injury before the match and required assessment.
Alonso has now shed fresh light on his issue, saying: "At the moment has some liquid, so we have to do some tests to know how big the injury is. It's disappointing, but we need to carry on."
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