Bournemouth defender James Hill earns first England call-up
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Chelsea: Fantasy Premier League activity leaks Joao Pedro injury news
Several members of staff removed the Brazilian forward from their virtual teams before Chelsea's home fixture against Spurs, raising questions about his availability before the club had made an official announcement.
Chelsea-linked forward Morgan Rogers also transferred Pedro out of his FPL side, while prominent fantasy football content creators spotted the unusual activity before kick-off.
Pedro subsequently missed the matchday squad as Chelsea suffered a 2-0 loss at Stamford Bridge. The incident highlighted how seemingly harmless decisions on fantasy football platforms can provide clues about sensitive team news.
Manager Xabi Alonso was reportedly unaware of the activity and dismissed questions about the matter when confronted following the Tottenham defeat.
Chelsea have since circulated an internal email urging employees to be more careful with their FPL selections, particularly when they have access to confidential injury information.
However, the club is not considering a ban on staff participating in fantasy football, instead viewing the episode as an isolated incident that can be addressed through greater awareness.
The latest disclosure comes after previous problems involving leaked team news, including Champions League line-ups ahead of both legs against Paris Saint-Germain during Liam Rosenior's spell in charge last season.
Marc Cucurella's barber also previously disclosed that Pedro and Cole Palmer would miss an away game against Brighton after speaking with the defender.
Virgil van Dijk and Brian Brobbey withdraw from Netherlands Nations League squad
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