Alonso: Chelsea striker Joao Pedro out for weeks with thigh injury

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said striker Joao Pedro will miss several weeks with a thigh injury, likely including the Liverpool clash and international break.

• Joao Pedro injured his thigh in training and missed Chelsea's 2-0 home defeat to Tottenham on Saturday.
• Alonso said the Brazilian will likely remain out until after next month's international break, ruling him out of Brazil duty.
• Alonso said Chelsea can cope without the striker ahead of Wednesday's Carabao Cup round-of-16 match at Anfield.
• Alonso said he would celebrate a Chelsea goal at Anfield with all respect, given his ties to Liverpool as a former player.