Joao Pedro Misses Manchester United Match

Chelsea striker Joao Pedro has not been available for the last two matches due to a thigh injury he suffered in training. Chelsea lost 2-0 to Tottenham at Stamford Bridge and were then knocked out of the Carabao Cup fourth round on penalties in their away game at Liverpool. Pedro was not included in the squad for either match.

Head coach Xabi Alonso said the injury could last a few weeks. Alonso said he did not want to predict the recovery time and that Pedro is not ready for the upcoming matches. As a result, the forward will also not play against Manchester United on Saturday.

Chelsea will host the Red Devils in the Saturday lunchtime match. Due to the complicated preparation process within the club, the Blues are starting as favourites for this match. The team will then travel to Sunderland to play at the Stadium of Light, before the international break.

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti did not include Pedro in his squad for the Japan and Singapore matches to be played next month. The most likely date for Pedro's return appears to be the match against Leeds United on 21 November.