Xabi Alonso Updates on Joao Pedro's Injury Ahead of Liverpool Clash
Xabi Alonso, the head coach of Chelsea FC, provided an update on Joao Pedro's injury during a pre-match press conference ahead of the Carabao Cup fixture against Liverpool scheduled for October 28th, 2026. Joao Pedro, Chelsea's number one striker and highest goalscorer, suffered a thigh injury that will keep him out for multiple weeks.
Alonso stated, "Yes, he has an injury on his thigh and he is going to be out for a few weeks." He acknowledged Pedro's significance to the team, saying, "He is a key player. We will miss him, but we will have to be ready to deal with the injury and to be competitive." In Pedro's absence, players such as Danny Welbeck, Geovany Quenda, and Morgan Rodgers are expected to lead the attack as Chelsea aims for a quarter-final spot in the Carabao Cup.
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