Chelsea’s Brazilian striker João Pedro will miss approximately 3.5 weeks of action after a knee injury was confirmed by medical examination in London, sustained during the 2-2 draw against Hull City on September 12, 2026, in which he scored a goal and provided an assist. The 24-year-old had been in exceptional form, contributing three goals and three assists across Chelsea’s opening four Premier League fixtures. The Brazilian Football Confederation has already called up Matheus Martinelli from Fluminense as his replacement for upcoming international friendlies against Australia and India. This absence will see him miss at least two to three Premier League matches, with his substantial seven-year contract running until 2034 making careful fitness management a financial priority for the club.
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