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Chelsea's Xabi Alonso provided an update on Joao Pedro and Moises Caicedo's injuries ahead of the upcoming match against Brentford. Alonso revealed that Joao Pedro withdrew from Brazil’s squad due to a fitness concern despite scoring in Chelsea’s recent draw with Hull City, though he did not specify the nature of the injury. Meanwhile, Alonso hinted at a possible return for Moises Caicedo and mentioned that Reece James will also be assessed before the game.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-17,
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same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso revealed that star forward Joao Pedro might miss an upcoming match against Brentford due to injury concerns. Pedro had been performing exceptionally well, contributing three goals and three assists in four matches this season. Despite scoring against Hull City last weekend, he did not train this week, raising alarm about his fitness before the crucial game at Gtech Community Stadium. Alonso stated that a final decision would be made after Thursday's training session but declined to specify Pedro’s injury or confirm whether he trained on Thursday. Additionally, Alonso mentioned another player, Moises Caicedo, though details of Caicedo’s condition were not provided in the update.
Written for “Chelsea Team Injury Updates” on 2026-09-17,
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Joao Pedro, who has been in scintillating form for the Blues so far this season, withdrew from Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil squad on Wednesday, having initially been recalled for friendlies against Australia and India following his shock World Cup snub over the summer.
asserted
who → withdraw → summer
The 24-year-old did not appear to be injured after grabbing a goal and an assist in Chelsea’s 2-2 draw at home to Hull last weekend, but he missed training this week, sparking concerns about his fitness.
asserted
he → appear → fitness
Only former club Brighton have scored more Premier League goals than Chelsea so far this season, and Joao Pedro has been a massive part of Alonso’s attack, with three goals and three assists in four matches.
asserted
Pedro → score → matches
His absence ahead of the short trip to the Gtech Community Stadium is a massive concern for Alonso, who said only at Thursday’s pre-Brentford press conference: “In terms of injuries and in terms of the squad, we are having the last training session tomorrow so no one is ruled out.
asserted
one → say → session
We will wait till tomorrow.”
asserted
We → wait → tomorrow
Asked if he could say what Joao Pedro’s injury is, Alonso replied: “No.”
uncertain
Alonso → ask → ?
Pressed on if the player had trained on Thursday, he said: “We will see tomorrow if he's ready to play and we will make a decision.”
asserted
we → press → decision
The Ecuador international was eased back into action after returning late from the World Cup, only to be forced off injured 13 minutes after coming on for his first appearance of the campaign as Chelsea won 4-3 at home to Brighton last month.
asserted
Chelsea → ease → Brighton
The 24-year-old has not played since, though Alonso hinted that he could be involved against Brentford.
“He is getting close tomorrow we will take final decision.”
uncertain
we → play → decision
Chelsea captain Reece James also missed training earlier this week and, like Joao Pedro and Caicedo, will be assessed ahead of the Brentford game.
asserted
James → miss → game
“No it was just a decision for Tuesday, we will assess him,” Alonso said.
Marco Palestra, Jordan Henderson and Emmanuel Emegha could all be pushing for involvement for Chelsea against Brentford.
uncertain
Palestra → assess → Brentford
The trio of summer signings have yet to make their competitive debuts for the club due to injury, but have been training recently.
asserted
trio → have → injury
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