Joao Pedro Injury Update: Why Did The Brazilian Miss The Game Against Tottenham?

Chelsea were set to face Tottenham in a mouth-watering London derby clash in the Premier League, with both teams desperately wanting the three points at stake. However, the home side were struck by bad news ahead of the game, which raised genuine concerns among the fans.

The Joao Pedro injury came as an absolute shocker, as Xabi Alonso and co. were gearing up for one of the most-awaited derbies early in the Premier League season. Hours ahead of kickoff, it was revealed that Joao Pedro would not make it to the matchday squad.

So what prompted Chelsea to make such a decision? Sportsdunia brings you all the exclusive details on the Joao Pedro injury update here.

Joao Pedro Omitted From Matchday Squad To Face Tottenham

The Brazilian forward was initially in the plans to be in the squad for the Chelsea vs Tottenham game, but due to an unfortunate turn of events, he had to be sidelined. The reason for Joao Pedro injury has not been revealed by the club yet.

Chelsea have mentioned that the player will continue to be assessed to determine the exact extent of the injury, which also puts a question mark on Joao Pedro return date. Although they have Danny Welbeck in their ranks, the veteran forward's age and form could hurt Chelsea's chances a bit in the coming games.

We will keep you updated if there's any recent development regarding the Joao Pedro injury update.