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Joao Pedro left out of Chelsea squad for Tottenham derby
Chelsea have left Joao Pedro out of their team for Saturday’s Premier League match against Tottenham at Stamford Bridge.
The striker had a knee injury earlier in the season, but returned to score twice against Bournemouth and played a full match against Everton last weekend.
Chelsea have not said what is keeping him out, and manager Xabi Alonso is expected to clarify his condition before the match.
Geovany Quenda starts, while Cole Palmer or Morgan Rogers is expected to play through the middle.
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez will miss several weeks after surgery for a fractured jaw, so Mike Penders starts in his place.
Chelsea face their London rivals without two players, and the club has yet to say when Joao Pedro may return.
Joao Pedro was left out of Chelsea’s squad for the London derby against Tottenham at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
The striker had returned from a knee injury and scored twice against Bournemouth before playing 90 minutes against Everton last weekend.
Chelsea did not state the reason for his latest absence before the match.
Geovany Quenda came into the Chelsea line-up, with Cole Palmer or Morgan Rogers expected to lead the attack.
- Who
- Chelsea left Joao Pedro out of its squad for the derby against Tottenham.
- What
- Joao Pedro was not involved in the match.
- When
- Saturday; the article was published on 24 October 2026.
- Where
- Stamford Bridge, London.
- Why
- Not stated. The article said Joao Pedro had previously suffered a knee injury, but Chelsea had not confirmed the reason for this absence.
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Joao Pedro suffered a knee injury and missed Chelsea’s match with Brentford, then withdrew from Brazil duty.
Joao Pedro returned to the Chelsea team and scored twice against Bournemouth.
Joao Pedro played 90 minutes against Everton.
Joao Pedro was left out of Chelsea’s squad for the match against Tottenham at Stamford Bridge.
- Chelsea opponent
- Tottenham
- Venue
- Stamford Bridge
- Joao Pedro’s Premier League record
- Five goals and three assists this season
- Chelsea replacement in the line-up
- Geovany Quenda
- Chelsea manager
- Xabi Alonso
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What people are saying
He’s been better; he had the surgery. We still need to wait. He will be out for a few weeks. Hopefully less than more.