Chelsea emails Rogers and staff: be careful with secrets in games

Chelsea reminded players and staff to avoid revealing team information through Fantasy Premier League picks after João Pedro's injury status leaked.

Chelsea has sent a memo to players and staff urging greater caution when sharing sensitive information online, particularly through Fantasy Premier League. The trigger was Morgan Rogers and several Blues staff members removing João Pedro from their Fantasy squads ahead of a recent match, which tipped off observers that the Brazilian was injured — information manager Xabi Alonso had not yet disclosed publicly.

The leak frustrated Chelsea, which maintains strict protocols to keep injury news confidential. The reminder underscores how easily operational details can escape through seemingly innocuous channels like fantasy football games.