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“He [Joao Pedro] has an injury of his thigh and he is going to be out for a few weeks,” Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso said on Tuesday.
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“Let’s see how many.
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We don’t want to predict on that, but he is not ready for the next games.”
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Alonso experimented against Tottenham with Morgan Rogers deployed up front, but that did not work.
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He is expected to name a strong side as he chases a much-needed win at former home Anfield this evening.
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Alonso confirmed at his pre-match press conference that Danny Welbeck and Estevao would be in the squad to meet Liverpool, and both can expect to start against the injury-hit Reds.
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Rogers will slot back into one of the twin No10 positions.
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Elsewhere, there will be changes as Chelsea keep one eye on the Saturday lunchtime visit of struggling Manchester United to Stamford Bridge in the Premier League.
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Alonso has thrown his support behind Mike Penders in spite of the awful error he made against Spurs, and, with usual No1 Emi Martinez still out with a broken jaw, he will keep his place.
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Moises Caicedo will start again in midfield, but Romeo Lavia will likely come in for Jordan Henderson, with the veteran due a rest after playing 90 minutes in each of Chelsea’s last three matches.
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It is not absolutely clear whether Pep Chavarria is fit to feature here, meaning Malo Gusto and Marco Palestra should take up space on the flanks.
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Wesley Fofana can come in to freshen up the back three.
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Alonso also confirmed that summer signing Emmanuel Emegha will be in the squad, but he is not expected to start as his wait for a Chelsea debut drags on.
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Captain Reece James remains sidelined as he recovers from knee surgery.
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Jamie Gittens is closing in on a return from an ankle injury, but tonight’s game will come too soon.
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game → close → injury
Doubt: Chavarria
Injured: Joao Pedro, James, Martinez, Gittens
Suspended: Palmer
Time and date: 8pm BST on Wednesday October 28, 2026
Venue: Anfield
How to watch: ITV and Sky Sports
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