Joao Pedro
24-Year-Old
Chelsea
Premier
GTD
Injury Groin
Est. Return 11/1/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Pedro makes the move to Chelsea fresh off 10 goals and six assists at Brighton where he was the team's main penalty taker. His move to Chelsea could mean more opportunities and less attention, but it'll also mean fewer chances to start. It's unknown where he'll fit in the mix immediately unless he outmuscles Liam Delap for starts at the No. 9 to open the season, which seems unlikely. The other part is how active he'll be at Chelsea compared to Brighton, as he'll no longer be shooting every chance he gets. Production will be there as part of this attack, but it's unclear what his playing time will look like with the Blues.
Dealing with groin injury
Pedro is dealing with a groin injury that has prevented him to train regularly in recent days, manager Enzo Maresca told media following Saturday's 2-1 loss to Sunderland. "Joao has not been training every day because he is managing a little bit," Maresca said in his post-match press conference.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear whether the injury will force Pedro to miss time, but this is a noteworthy update, as the Brazilian has notably slowed down since a blistering start to the season. Pedro has gone eight games without a goal or assist in the Premier League or the Champions League. His status is worth monitoring for the Nov. 1 derby against Tottenham.
It's unclear whether the injury will force Pedro to miss time, but this is a noteworthy update, as the Brazilian has notably slowed down since a blistering start to the season. Pedro has gone eight games without a goal or assist in the Premier League or the Champions League. His status is worth monitoring for the Nov. 1 derby against Tottenham.
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Eligible to return
Pedro is back available in Champions League action after serving a one-match ban.
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Sent off late
Pedro was shown a second yellow card and sent off during the second half of Tuesday's clash with Benfica.
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Bench option Tuesday
Pedro (undisclosed) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Benfica.
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Suffering from minor injury
Pedro is questionable for Tuesday's match against Benfica due to a knock, according to manager Enzo Maresca. "This afternoon, we are going to assess Joao. Unfortunately for us, he has small problems. We are going to see if he is available for tomorrow."
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Start and fortunate assist as striker
Pedro assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Brentford.
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Magpies launch new offer
Newcastle United are ready to make another bid to sign Joao Pedro, according to Luke Edwards of The Telegraph.
ANALYSIS
Newcastle are ready to break their transfer records this summer, as the club looks to splash £125 million in preparation for their 2025/26 Champions League campaign. Joao Pedro has been a long-time target for the Magpies, and although Brighton aren't keen on selling him, it seems Newcastle won't give up until acquiring the Brazilian. Newcastle are believed to have verbally discussed bids of around £50 million for the Brighton star.
Newcastle are ready to break their transfer records this summer, as the club looks to splash £125 million in preparation for their 2025/26 Champions League campaign. Joao Pedro has been a long-time target for the Magpies, and although Brighton aren't keen on selling him, it seems Newcastle won't give up until acquiring the Brazilian. Newcastle are believed to have verbally discussed bids of around £50 million for the Brighton star.