Chelsea sweat over Joao Pedro injury
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Chelsea are improving under Xabi Alonso, and the Spaniard described their upcoming duel with London rivals Tottenham Hotspur as a "nice one" after celebrating a
Martinez required extended on-pitch treatment but was responsive as he was placed on a stretcher with his arms folded over his chest.
Anyone seeking the most vivid example of Chelsea’s transformation under Xabi Alonso need look no further than their victory at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Perhaps the only negative of Chelsea’s stellar victory on Saturday was Xabi Alonso’s admission that club captain Reece James picked up a new injury, which is why he missed out on the win against Bournemouth.
Emi Martínez said he would be "back in a few weeks" after undergoing surgery following a head injury suffered during Chelsea's Premier League win over Everton on Saturday.