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\n Liam Rosenior has confirmed Joao Pedro is absent for today’s Premier League clash with Manchester United due to a thigh injury, but expects the Brazilian to play against Brighton & Hove Albion in midweek.
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The forward has been a regular for the Blues since his summer arrival from Brighton, but will miss today’s game at the Bridge.<\/p>\n
And Rosenior revealed: ‘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.’<\/p>\n
Liam Delap<\/a> replaces Joao Pedro<\/a> in the starting line-up and when asked how it changes things for his team, Rosenior replied: ‘Not too much. They’re a different profile of striker: Liam likes to stretch and run behind, Joao likes to play to feet. <\/p>\n ‘But we feel like Liam has been really pushing for his opportunity to play and hopefully goes out there and takes it.’<\/p>\n Chelsea have made two changes for today’s match, with Enzo Fernandez<\/a> returning to the side after his two-match absence, with Andrey Santos<\/a> dropping to the bench.<\/p>\n And Rosenior is delighted to have the Argentina international back, adding: ‘We have missed everything about him: his character, his quality in possession, his drive to win. <\/p>\n ‘He’s a huge part of the squad, and it’s great to have him back.’<\/p>\n
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