Xabi Alonso issues Joao Pedro injury update after shock Chelsea blow for Tottenham clash

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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

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-24 · by Arthur Ferridge

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Xabi Alonso provided an update on Joao Pedro's injury ahead of Chelsea's match against Tottenham. Alonso revealed that Joao Pedro has fluid in his injured area requiring further tests to determine the extent of the damage. While Joao Pedro is expected to be out for a few weeks, Alonso noted that the player is recovering well and optimistic about his progress under medical supervision.
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Xabi Alonso provided an update on Joao Pedro's injury after Chelsea faced Tottenham, revealing that Joao Pedro requires further medical tests to determine the extent of his injury. Alonso noted that there is some fluid present, indicating a potentially serious condition. The player had surgery and is recovering gradually but will likely be out for several weeks. Geovany Quenda has been called up to replace Joao Pedro in Chelsea's lineup for their Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, making his debut alongside Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer. Alonso expressed optimism about the recovery process despite the disappointment of losing such a key player.

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Hopefully less than more, we have to wait but the good thing is he's feeling better and we have to listen to the opinion of the doctor and the surgeons.
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2026-10-24 · Evening Standard
Xabi Alonso issues Joao Pedro injury update after shock Chelsea blow for Tottenham clash · assertive framing

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Standard Sport has been told by club sources that he had suffered an injury before the match and required assessment. asserted
he → tell → 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. asserted
injury → shed → tests
It's disappointing, but we need to carry on." asserted
we → need → ?
In his place, Geovany Quenda has been called into the Chelsea starting lineup to make his full Premier League debut. asserted
Quenda → call → debut
He seems to have joined the front three alongside Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer, with Estevao and Danny Welbeck both left on the bench. asserted
Estevao → seem → bench
Martinez is in attendance at Stamford Bridge, and Alonso said he is progressing well in his recovery. asserted
he → say → recovery
Hopefully less than more, we have to wait but the good thing is he's feeling better and we have to listen to the opinion of the doctor and the surgeons. asserted
we → have → doctor
Considering it was a bad one, he's doing good. asserted
he → consider → ?
“He's doing better. asserted
He → do → ?
He had surgery and is feeling better day by day, but we still have to wait.” asserted
we → have → day
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