Joao Pedro remains in contention for Chelsea against Brentford
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Xabi Alonso indicated that Joao Pedro could play for Chelsea against Brentford on September 18, despite withdrawing from the Brazil squad due to an injury. Alonso stated that a final decision regarding Pedro's availability would follow the team's training session on Thursday. There are also updates on Reece James and Moises Caicedo, with James missing part of training this week and Caicedo nearing a return. Alonso emphasized that no players are currently ruled out for the West London Derby, and the team will assess their options closely before the match.
- •Joao Pedro withdrew from the Brazil squad due to injury.
- •Xabi Alonso has not ruled Pedro out for Brentford match.
- •Final decisions on player availability will be made after training.
- •Reece James also missed part of training this week.
- •Moises Caicedo is approaching a possible return.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Alonso gives updates on several Chelsea stars ahead of Brentford clash
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Xabi Alonso: Joao Pedro could play vs Brentford despite pulling out of Brazil squad
"Xabi Alonso has said Joao Pedro could feature for Chelsea against Brentford on Friday night despite withdrawing from the Brazil squad for the upcoming internationals.Pedro pulled out of the Brazil squ...
"Xabi Alonso has refused to rule Joao Pedro out of Chelsea’s clash with Brentford despite the forward withdrawing from the Brazil squad through injury.The Chelsea boss was reluctant to reveal the nat...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 2:30 PMAlonso gives updates on several Chelsea stars ahead of Brentford clash
Xabi Alonso has refused to rule Joao Pedro out of Chelsea’s clash with Brentford despite the forward withdrawing from the Brazil squad through injury.The Chelsea boss was reluctant to reveal the nat...
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 2:30 PMXabi Alonso: Joao Pedro could play vs Brentford despite pulling out of Brazil squad
Xabi Alonso has said Joao Pedro could feature for Chelsea against Brentford on Friday night despite withdrawing from the Brazil squad for the upcoming internationals.Pedro pulled out of the Brazil squ...
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