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Chelsea Football Newsletter
Chelsea Football Newsletter
Chelsea are hopeful Joao Pedro should make a recovery from a thigh injury in time to feature against his former team Brighton on Tuesday night.
The Brazilian was a surprise absentee from the Blues’ starting lineup for Saturday’s league clash with Manchester United.
Standard Sport understands he has suffered a thigh injury.
There is hope, however, that it is not serious and that he could be back in time to play against Brighton on Tuesday in another crucial game in Chelsea’s pursuit of Champions League football next season.
The forward has enjoyed a successful first campaign for the Blues since signing from Brighton midway through the Club World Cup last summer, scoring 19 goals and leading the line.
His absence against Brighton means Liam Delap starts against United, though.
In an interview with The Standard in September, Joao Pedro admitted his ambitions with his new club include becoming a “Chelsea legend”.
He has formed a strong relationship on the pitch with Cole Palmer, with both players assisting each other on multiple occasions throughout the season.
He is hoping to lead the line as Brazil's No9 at this summer’s World Cup.