Chelsea names starting XI for Tottenham match, omits João Pedro
Chelsea’s manager Xabi Alonso announced a starting lineup for the Premier League game against Tottenham, leaving striker João Pedro out of the squad.
Key points
- Alonso’s lineup for the match at Stamford Bridge excludes João Pedro.
- Right winger Geovany Quenda starts, with Cole Palmer or Morgan Rogers set to play centrally.
- Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez will miss weeks after jaw surgery, with Mike Penders stepping in.
- Malo Gusto returns to the squad after illness; Emmanuel Emegha is not yet ready for his debut.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso announced a starting lineup for the Premier League match against Tottenham at Stamford Bridge, confirming that striker João Pedro was omitted from the squad.
Right winger Geovany Quenda was named in the starting eleven, while the central attacking role will be filled by either Cole Palmer or Morgan Rogers, according to the club’s team news.
Alonso also confirmed that Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez will miss several weeks following surgery on a fractured jaw, prompting Mike Penders to take the goalkeeper position.
Malo Gusto returned to the matchday squad after a period of sickness.
New signing Emmanuel Emegha was not included in the lineup, with the club noting he suffered a pre‑season knock and is awaiting his debut.
Your questions, answered
Why was João Pedro omitted from Chelsea’s starting lineup?
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso announced the starting XI for the Tottenham match and left João Pedro out of the squad.
Who will play as goalkeeper for Chelsea in the Tottenham game?
Emiliano Martinez will miss several weeks after jaw surgery, so Mike Penders will take the goalkeeper position.
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