Xabi Alonso reveals Joao Pedro timeline in new three-man Chelsea injury update

Joao Pedro and Maxence Lacroix will miss Sunderland; Alonso expects updates after the international break ahead of Leeds on November 21.

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso provided injury updates ahead of Sunday's Premier League trip to Sunderland. Joao Pedro, sidelined by a thigh injury sustained in training before the Tottenham loss, and Maxence Lacroix, who suffered a suspected hamstring injury in the Carabao Cup defeat to Liverpool, will both miss the Sunderland match. Alonso said he does not expect either player to return before the international break and will have more news ahead of Chelsea's home game against Leeds on November 21.

Emi Martinez and Moises Caicedo are in contention for Sunderland after Saturday's training session, though Martinez is still recovering from jaw surgery and Caicedo felt discomfort following the Manchester United game. Jorrel Hato remains unavailable, with Alonso stating the defender will need several more weeks to regain fitness.