Chelsea miss Joao Pedro... and can't stop conceding goals

By Chronicle Newsroom · 2026-09-18 · Source: BBC Sport

Chelsea's problem was defending, but with Joao Pedro ruled out through injury, scoring goals has also become an issue.

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