Chelsea faces a major injury crisis as star striker João Pedro, Player of the Month and top scorer this season, is sidelined for three weeks with a knee issue. His absence, confirmed by his exclusion from Brazil’s squad, adds pressure ahead of a crucial road match against Brentford — where Chelsea trails by just one point. Captain Reece James is also out, further thinning midfield. In a bold move, Valentín Barco gets his first Premier League start alongside Jordan Henderson, making his debut after recovering from injury. With both key players missing, Chelsea must dig deep to secure a vital win — especially since they’ve lost their last four away games at Brentford.
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