Chelsea lose top scorer for several weeks through injury
A muscle injury will keep João Pedro out of Chelsea's options for several weeks.
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A muscle injury will keep João Pedro out of Chelsea's options for several weeks.
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola said he will rest several players for the Carabao Cup match against Chelsea but did not name them. He also discussed his friendship with Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso and the availability of Florian Wirtz.
Emmanuel Emegha is fit enough to play after a hamstring injury sustained since arriving from Strasbourg, and João Pedro's absence opens the door for his first Chelsea appearance.
BBC Sport's explainer says Cole Palmer's suspension after his red card will not keep him out of Chelsea's Premier League match against Manchester United.
The Chelsea goalkeeper punched a cross into his own net, putting his side behind against Tottenham. British media were harsh on the 21-year-old, though analyst Daniel Sturridge noted he will keep his place in goal.
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