US EditionWorld Cup Qualifiers: I Felt Bad - Chelsea's Pedro Speaks Out After on-Field Incident with Martinelli
Joao Pedro vomited after a stomach blow from teammate Gabriel Martinelli but played 71 minutes in Brazil's 3-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Chile.
- On Wednesday, Chelsea forward Joao Pedro vomited on the pitch during Brazil national team's 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Chile national team at the Maracanã Stadium.
- Following a head-on clash while chasing a loose ball in the Chile box, Joao Pedro collided with Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli, receiving a stomach blow that left him winded and vomiting.
- Medical staff rushed onto the pitch and attended to Joao Pedro, who was declared fit enough to continue before being substituted in the 71st minute for Kaio Jorge.
- The transfer to Chelsea for 60million positions Pedro as crucial, especially after Liam Delap's injury increased the club's reliance on the 23-year-old.
- Brazil have already booked their place at next summer's World Cup, and Casemiro, Brazil midfielder, said `I want to arrive at the World Cup in good form`.
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Joao Pedro provides update after worrying collision in latest Brazil game
Joao Pedro has provided an update after a collision in Brazil’s game against Chile ended up with him vomiting on the pitch.Brazil beat Chile 3-0 on Wednesday evening with both Pedro and Chelsea team-mate Estevao Willian starting the game.Pedro was involved in the first goal as he played a key pass in the build-up, before Estevao scored his first goal for Brazil with an acrobatic finish from close range.Joao Pedro provides update after worrying s…
João Pedro vomits during Brazil World Cup qualifier against Chile
It was a frightening situation for Chelsea forward Joao Pedro who was vomitting during Brazil’s 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Chile. The former Brighton player collapsed and vomited on the pitch after a heavy collision with Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli. The 23-year-old has hit the ground running at his new life at Chelsea, had initially equired medical attention but he has reassured fans that there is nothing to worry about his condition. Wh…
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