Liam Rosenior explains Joao Pedro absence against Man United | News | Official Site

Liam Rosenior has confirmed Joao Pedro is absent for as we speak’s Premier League conflict with Manchester United because of a thigh damage, however expects the Brazilian to play against Brighton & Hove Albion in midweek.

The ahead has been a daily for the Blues since his summer season arrival from Brighton, however will miss as we speak’s recreation on the Bridge.

And Rosenior revealed: ‘Joao felt his thigh a couple of days in the past. He was contact and go for this one, so hopefully we’ll have him again for Brighton on Tuesday.’

Liam Delap replacements Joao Pedro within the beginning line-up and when requested the way it modified issues for his workforce, Rosenior replied: ‘Not an excessive amount of. They’re a distinct profile of striker: Liam likes to stretch and run behind, Joao likes to play to ft.

‘But we really feel like Liam has been actually pushing for his alternative to play and hopefully goes on the market and takes it.’

Chelsea have made two adjustments for as we speak’s match, with Enzo Fernandez returning to the aspect after his two-match absence, with Andrew Santos dropping to the bench.

And Rosenior is delighted to have the Argentina worldwide again, including: ‘We have missed all the pieces about him: his character, his high quality in possession, his drive to win.

‘He’s an enormous a part of the squad, and it is nice to have him again.’