Chelsea striker suffers injury ahead of Brentford game

Chelsea striker Joao Pedro has sustained an injury ahead of the Premier League derby against Brentford on the road on Friday night.

The Brazil international has had a fantastic start to the campaign with the Blues, with three goals and three assists in four league matches.

However, he looks set to miss the upcoming derby against the Bees based on his absence from the Brazilian squad for the upcoming friendlies.

Pedro was recalled to the national team for the matches against Australia and India, but won't be involved after picking up an injury at Chelsea.

Xabi Alonso is expected to confirm the setback in his press conference tomorrow. He has a selection headache on his hands for the weekend.

It remains to be seen who will operate as a striker on Friday night. It could be either Morgan Rogers or Cole Palmer with Estevao coming into the XI to replace Joao Pedro. He could start as an attacking midfielder.