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Chelsea warns staff that Fantasy Premier League choices could reveal team news
Chelsea has warned staff about revealing team news through Fantasy Premier League choices after João Pedro’s injury appeared to be spotted before the club announced it.
The Brazilian forward was a surprise absentee for Chelsea’s 2-0 home defeat by Tottenham on 24 October, and he has since missed several more matches.
Some users said staff members had removed Pedro from their fantasy teams before the match, although the club had not announced his injury.
Chelsea reminded staff that choices on public gaming platforms could reveal which players are injured or nearing a return.
The incident highlights how fantasy-team activity can expose information not yet made public, in a game played by more than 11 million people.
Chelsea does not expect further restrictions, saying greater awareness among players and staff should be enough to manage the issue.
Chelsea warned staff that their Fantasy Premier League team selections could reveal information about player injuries or tactical decisions.
The warning followed claims that staff and forward Morgan Rogers had removed João Pedro from their teams before Chelsea’s 2-0 defeat by Tottenham on 24 October.
Pedro was a surprise absentee from that match, and his injury had not been announced by the club beforehand.
Chelsea reminded staff not to act on information that might not be available to the public.
The club does not expect to impose further restrictions, with the incident viewed as manageable through greater awareness.
- Who
- Chelsea staff were warned by the club. Morgan Rogers was also named in claims about team selections.
- What
- Chelsea warned staff that Fantasy Premier League choices could reveal team news.
- When
- The warning followed the 24 October match against Tottenham. The reports were published on 9 November 2026.
- Where
- Chelsea’s Cobham training ground and Stamford Bridge are mentioned.
- Why
- Team selections appeared to reveal João Pedro’s injury before the club announced it.
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João Pedro was a surprise absentee as Chelsea lost 2-0 at home to Tottenham.
Chelsea staff at Cobham were reminded that Fantasy Premier League activity could be interpreted as revealing team news.
ESPN and BBC Sport reported Chelsea’s warning to staff.
- Match
- Chelsea lost 2-0 to Tottenham
- Date
- 24 October
- Player
- João Pedro
- Reported team selections
- Morgan Rogers and several Chelsea staff members were claimed to have removed Pedro from their teams
- Staff reminder
- Chelsea staff at Cobham were reminded about the risks of Fantasy Premier League activity
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