Chelsea faces injury blow ahead of London derby against Tottenham

Chelsea will be without João Pedro for their Premier League match against Tottenham, as he was ruled out due to a late injury. Manager Xabi Alonso has adjusted the lineup accordingly, with Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, Pedro Neto, and Geovany Quenda expected to lead the attack. Chelsea's starting XI features Mike Penders in goal and sees experienced players like Jordan Henderson and Moisés Caicedo in midfield. This match comes after Tottenham secured their first victory of the season, adding further significance to the London derby as both teams look to improve their standings.

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