Chelsea Injury Update: Current Information And Return Dates For Romeo Lavia, Joao Pedro, And Estevao
Chelsea were held to a frustrating 2-2 draw away to Brentford on Saturday, and alongside the dropped points came mixed injury news for Enzo Maresca ’s side. With their Champions League opener against Bayern Munich only days away, several key players face fitness battles. Joao Pedro The Brazilian forward, who has impressed since his summer switch from Brighton , was surprisingly declared “not fully fit” by Maresca after the Brentford clash. Despite lasting 79 minutes, Pedro admitted before kick-off that he was not at 100%. While Maresca would have preferred to rest him with Bayern in mind, circumstances forced him to start. Chelsea hope he will recover in time for Wednesday’s trip to Munich. Expected return: September 17 vs Bayern Munich (A). Estevao Highly rated youngster Estevao missed the weekend’s game after falling ill on international duty. No timeline has been set for his recovery, leaving his availability for midweek in serious doubt. Exp...