Chelsea have warned members of their staff against accidentally revealing sensitive team news through Fantasy Premier League (FPL) activities following an incident involving injured striker Joao Pedro.

According to a report by BBC Sport on Monday, 9 November 2026, the club sent an email to employees reminding them to avoid leaking confidential team information through their FPL teams.

The warning followed claims that several Chelsea staff members and football content creators had removed Pedro from their fantasy teams before the Blues' 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur last month.

More than one FPL content creator reportedly claimed to have seen evidence of the changes before the deadline, raising questions about how information concerning the Brazilian's fitness had become public.

BBC Sport reported that Chelsea subsequently contacted their staff to address the issue and prevent similar incidents from happening again.

Pedro's absence has become a significant problem for Xabi Alonso, with Chelsea struggling to find an effective replacement for the 25-year-old.

The Brazilian has missed the victories over Manchester United and the defeats to Tottenham and Sunderland, including Saturday's 1-0 loss at the Stadium of Light.

Against Sunderland, Pedro Neto was deployed as a false nine, but the Portuguese winger struggled to provide the attacking presence required to lead the line.

Alonso has also experimented with Morgan Rogers in the central attacking position, while Danny Welbeck and Emmanuel Emegha remain alternative options.

However, Chelsea have yet to find a suitable solution to Pedro's absence, increasing the importance of his recovery.

Before suffering his injury, the Brazilian had established himself as one of the club's most productive attackers. He recorded five goals and three assists in six appearances, collecting 47 FPL points.

That tally made him the second-highest-scoring forward in the game, behind Manchester City's Erling Haaland.

Chelsea's attacking difficulties have also raised questions about their decision to allow other striking options to move on, particularly after Liam Delap and Nicolas Jackson both found the net for their respective teams over the weekend.

With the January transfer window approaching, Alonso could face pressure to strengthen his attacking options if Pedro's recovery takes longer than expected.