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Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has confirmed that Joao Pedro could be fit to face Leeds United in the FA Cup semi-final this weekend.
The Blues have been in a dreadful run of form in the league and they recently suffered a fourth-straight loss after a 1-0 defeat to Manchester United at home.
Pedro was ruled out of that game with a thigh injury in training and Rosenior has revealed that tonight's league game against Brighton has come too soon for him too.
He said: "I think Joao Pedro will be good for Sunday [FA Cup semi final], but this game has come too close for him."
Pedro has been the Blues' best scoring outlet this campaign. Without him, Chelsea need to step up with a strong performance at Brighton as a defeat could pretty much end their prospects of qualifying for the Champions League next season.
Chelsea are already seven points behind fifth-placed Liverpool, who are holding onto the final Champions League position for next season.
Written by Sri Aswin
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