Chelsea striker out for weeks with knee injury?

Chelsea striker Joao Pedro could be sidelined for several weeks after missing the Tottenham Hotspur game due to a fresh knee concern.

The Brazil international was previously sidelined for several weeks due to an edema in his knee, but he managed to fully recover during the international break.

However, he does not have the same luxury now, and reports suggest that the marksman could be ruled out for the remaining games before the next international break.

Pedro has suffered a recurrence of the same issue in his knee, and as things stand, he could be out of action for multiple weeks with the setback.

The news is a huge blow for the Blues, considering they have suffered heavy losses to Brentford and Spurs when he has been on the sidelines.

Chelsea were second-best to Spurs in multiple facets at Stamford Bridge earlier today, and they suffered a disappointing 2-0 defeat in the end.

Pedro's absence could force manager Xabi Alonso to utilise Danny Welbeck upfront. The Englishman is no longer in the prime of his career.