João Pedro
CHEBrazil
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Sep 26, 2001
24
6'0"
154 lb
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Absent with knock
Pedro was not in the match squad for Tuesday's match against Tottenham due to a knock, and interim boss Calum McFarlane commented "We had a big game on Saturday, and there are a few lads who are carrying some knocks".
Analysis: Pedro's injury is a late blow to a Chelsea side that has turned to Liam Delap to lead the front line in the midweek clash. Following his surprising exclusion from Brazil's World Cup squad, Pedro may have only one more chance to produce if he recovers ahead of the Premier League finale against Sunderland. He's likely to finish as the team's top scorer in the domestic competition after notching 15 goals over 34 appearances (30 starts).
Won't play in World Cup
Pedro was not called up by Brazil for the World Cup despite an impressive individual campaign with Chelsea, according to the CBF.
Analysis: Pedro scored 20 goals and provided five assists across 46 appearances (39 starts) for Chelsea this season before the final two fixtures, having been one of the most productive strikers in the Premier League. His omission from manager Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil squad is a significant surprise given his output throughout the campaign, and the forward will look to end well the season before using the summer to recharge before targeting an even stronger 2026/27 season with the Blues under new coach Xabi Alonso.
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