Chelsea face a mounting injury crisis as they prepare to meet Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday night, with a place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals up for grabs.
Joao Pedro has revealed how an early conversation with Cole Palmer helped build a friendship that has become central to Chelsea's attacking success.
Xabi Alonso believes Joao Pedro has taken an important step towards becoming one of the Premier League's leading strikers after making an impressive start to the season at Chelsea.
Chelsea forward Joao Pedro has withdrawn from Brazil's squad for the upcoming friendlies against Australia and India after suffering a knee injury.
Chelsea could be without Joao Pedro and Reece James for Friday night's trip to Brentford after both players were missing from training at Cobham on Tuesday.
Joao Pedro has called on Chelsea to improve the finer details of their game after they were held to a 2-2 draw by Hull City in the Premier League.