João Pedro is undergoing additional treatment after a knee injury

Chelsea striker João Pedro is using the international break to continue his recovery after a knee injury. The Brazilian player also consulted a specialist in London to speed up his return to the pitch.

According to Standard Sport, the 25‑year‑old forward is receiving additional medical care. His condition remains under constant monitoring by Chelsea's medical staff. The London club hopes to optimise the player's recovery timeline this way.

João Pedro's health issues arose after the match against Hull City on September 12. The game ended in a high‑scoring draw 2‑2, after which the player felt discomfort in his knee.

Initially, Chelsea hoped the striker could return to action by the match against Brentford, which was scheduled six days later. However, the Brazilian did not even make the squad for the game. Without João Pedro, the London side suffered a 0‑3 defeat.

Earlier Brazilian media suggested that the player's recovery could take about four weeks. However, the exact timing of his return remains undetermined.

Chelsea expects the injury not to cause any long‑term consequences for the player. At the same time, a decision on whether João Pedro will be able to feature in the upcoming match against Bournemouth on October 10 has not yet been made.

João Pedro – Premier League leader in the “goal + assist” metric

Despite the injury, the Brazilian forward's start to the season has been prolific. After four rounds of the Premier League, João Pedro is the league's top player in total goals and assists.

The 25‑year‑old has three goals and three assists to his name, directly contributing to six of his team's goals.

Fantasy Premier League owners of João Pedro should closely monitor further news about the player's health, as the Brazilian is one of the most valuable players in this season's Fantasy.