Chelsea Warn Staff After Joao Pedro Injury Was Allegedly Leaked Through Fantasy Teams
Chelsea warned staff on Monday, November 9, 2026, against sharing confidential team news through Fantasy Premier League and other public gaming platforms. The warning followed reports that Joao Pedro’s injury was revealed before the club officially announced it. The forward missed Chelsea’s 2-0 home defeat to Tottenham with a quad injury. Fantasy Premier League content creators said Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers and some Chelsea staff had removed Pedro from their teams before kick-off. Manager Xabi Alonso said he was unaware of the alleged leak. Chelsea have faced similar incidents before, including reports of team selections leaking during their Champions League ties with Paris Saint-Germain last season. The issue has also been reported at other Premier League clubs. More than 11 million people play Fantasy Premier League, but clubs are left to manage staff concerns because the league has no specific guidance on fantasy participation.
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