Alonso confirms João Pedro injured and out of Chelsea's next matches

Xabi Alonso has confirmed that João Pedro is injured and will miss Chelsea's upcoming matches, according to Globo. Gazeta Esportiva reports that the forward has suffered a thigh injury and will be sidelined for a few weeks. The player, who is Chelsea's top scorer this season with five goals and three assists, could also miss the Brazil national team's November matches, according to the same outlet.

Placar adds that the injury occurred during a training session and that João Pedro will be absent for games against Liverpool and Manchester United. Terra notes that he may also miss another international break with Brazil, as he has had setbacks with the national team in 2026.