Xabi Alonso reveals Joao Pedro timeline in new three-man Chelsea injury update

The clash against the side bottom of the league table is Chelsea’s final match before the upcoming international break.The Chelsea manager was asked for the latest update on both players’ recoveries when he addressed the media at a press conference on Friday afternoon.“No, not really updates,” he said. “For sure, we are not expecting them for [Sunday].“Let’s see after the international break the recovery that they [have] made. Ahead of the Leeds game, I will have more [news] but not today.”Maxence Lacroix will miss out against Sunderland at the weekendGettyThe home game against Leeds on November 21 is Chelsea’s first match back after the upcoming two-week international break which begins after this weekend.Martinez has been recovering following jaw surgery, while Caicedo felt some discomfort after playing in the United game.Read MoreBut while those are in contention against Sunderland, Jorrel Hato is not.“No, no, no — he is not fit,” Alonso said of the Dutchman. “It will take him some more weeks to be fit.”