Alonso seeking Chelsea 'solutions' up front after João Pedro injury

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2026-10-27

London (PA Media/dpa) - Xabi Alonso said Chelsea will look for "solutions, not excuses" after João Pedro was ruled out for several weeks with a thigh injury. The striker missed Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Tottenham at Stamford Bridge after picking up the injury in training last week and is set for a spell on the sidelines, beginning with Wednesday's League Cup trip to play Liverpool at Anfield. There was a boost for Alonso however with summer signin......

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