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Pedro missing as Enzo starts for Chelsea against Man Utd
TL;DR
Joao Pedro is absent from Chelsea's lineup due to a minor thigh issue, while Enzo Fernandez returns to start against Manchester United after a two-match ban.
Key points
- Joao Pedro is absent due to a thigh issue.
- Enzo Fernandez returns after a two-match ban.
- Liam Delap replaces Pedro in the starting lineup.
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Pedro missing as Enzo starts for Chelsea against Man Utd
Joao Pedro has been left out of the Chelsea squad to face Manchester United on Saturday, while Enzo Fernandez has come back into the starting lineup after serving a two-match ban.
Pedro is dealing with a minor thigh issue and has been replaced by Liam Delap up front.
Fernandez was punished by the club and forced to sit out games against Port Vale and Manchester City after speaking publicly about his desire to live in Madrid.
Although the midfielder has returned to the lineup, Moises Caicedo has been handed the captain’s armband in the continued absence of Reece James.
As for United, Kobbie Mainoo has been deemed fit to start against the Blues, but Lenny Yoro misses out after picking up a knock in training. Noussair Mazraoui starts in the centre of defence alongside Heaven.
Q&A
Why is Joao Pedro missing from Chelsea's match against Manchester United?
Joao Pedro is missing due to a minor thigh issue.
Who is starting for Chelsea in place of Joao Pedro?
Liam Delap is starting for Chelsea in place of Joao Pedro.
What led to Enzo Fernandez's two-match ban from Chelsea?
Enzo Fernandez was banned for speaking publicly about his desire to live in Madrid.
