Will Joao Pedro start for Chelsea against Bournemouth? Injury latest after Xabi Alonso update

Joao Pedro cleared to return after nearly a month out with a knee injury; Alonso confirms he's fit but may ease him back in.

Joao Pedro has been passed fit by Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso after recovering from a knee injury that sidelined him for nearly a month. The Brazilian striker, who last played against Hull, saw a specialist in London to accelerate his recovery. Alonso confirmed in Friday's pre-match press conference that Pedro has trained well and is ready, though the manager may opt not to start him immediately against Bournemouth to avoid risking a recurrence.