Joao Pedro is absent for Chelsea’s crucial match against Manchester United due to a thigh injury.
This development comes just days after he felt discomfort in his thigh.
As of early Tuesday, Liam Delap has replaced him in the starting line-up.
Pedro has been instrumental for Chelsea this season, leading as the top scorer with 19 goals across all competitions.
Chelsea has struggled recently, losing their last three Premier League matches before this game.
In a bid to recover from this slump, Chelsea made two changes for the match against Manchester United.
Enzo Fernandez returns to the starting line-up after missing two matches.
Liam Rosenior expressed hope that Joao Pedro will be fit for the next match against Brighton on Tuesday.
He stated, “Joao felt his thigh a few days ago. He was touch and go for this one, so hopefully we’ll have him back for Brighton on Tuesday.”
Rosenior also noted the differences between Delap and Pedro, emphasizing how much they have missed Pedro’s character and quality in possession.
The absence of their top scorer raises concerns over Chelsea’s attacking capabilities against a strong Manchester United side.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the severity of the injury but fans are eager for updates on Pedro’s recovery timeline.