Joao Pedro
24-Year-Old
Chelsea
Premier
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.
Starting against Leeds United
Pedro (thigh) is in the starting XI for Sunday's FA Cup clash with Leeds United.
ANALYSIS
Pedro is back in the starting XI for Sunday's FA Cup clash. The forward gets straight back in the starting XI after training earlier in the week. Cole Palmer remains on the bench so the attack will need to flow through Pedro during Sunday's clash.
Pedro is back in the starting XI for Sunday's FA Cup clash. The forward gets straight back in the starting XI after training earlier in the week. Cole Palmer remains on the bench so the attack will need to flow through Pedro during Sunday's clash.
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Possibility for FA Cup semifinal
Pedro (thigh) is a late call for Sunday's match against Leeds United, according to manager Calum McFarlane. "With Joao and Cole, they both trained today and are in a good place. We don't know yet [whether they can feature on Sunday], but we have another day tomorrow to have a look at them and then make a call on them. But we hope so [they can be involved], but it's important we give them time. We are going to train tomorrow, they will both be involved, and we will make a call on them after that session."
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Spotted in training Thursday
Joao Pedro (thigh) was spotted in training Thursday and could be an option for Sunday's game against Leeds United, according to Bobby Vincent of Football.London.
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Missing Tuesday
Pedro (thigh) is out for Tuesday's match against Brighton, with coach Liam Rosenior believing the forward "will be good for Sunday, but this game has come too close for him", the team reported prior to the game.
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Late call Tuesday
Pedro (thigh) is a late call for Tuesday's clash against Brighton after returning to pitch training, according to coach Liam Rosenior. "Joao will be a late call. He was out on the pitch today, and we will make a decision on him tomorrow morning. That's a real positive for us because he will be back sooner rather than later."
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Hopeful to return midweek
Pedro (thigh) sat out Saturday's 1-0 loss to Manchester United, although he could have a chance to bounce back for Tuesday's visit to Brighton, with coach Liam Rosenior commenting "Joao felt his thigh a few days ago. He was touch and go for this one, so hopefully we'll have him back for Brighton on Tuesday".
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Barcelona keeping close tabs
Barcelona are keeping close tabs on Joao Pedro and could move for him in the summer, according to MARCA.
ANALYSIS
Barcelona are expected to sign a striker in the summer due to Robert Lewandowski's impending departure. Los Blaugranas need to sign a proven player to complement their star attacking duo of Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, and Joao Pedro's playing style would fit in perfectly with those two skilled wingers. Joao Pedro has been one of Chelsea's best players in the 2025/26 season, so it's unclear if the Blues would listen to offers on him.
Barcelona are expected to sign a striker in the summer due to Robert Lewandowski's impending departure. Los Blaugranas need to sign a proven player to complement their star attacking duo of Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, and Joao Pedro's playing style would fit in perfectly with those two skilled wingers. Joao Pedro has been one of Chelsea's best players in the 2025/26 season, so it's unclear if the Blues would listen to offers on him.