{"id":11109,"date":"2026-05-20T05:43:59","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T05:43:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=11109"},"modified":"2026-05-20T05:43:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T05:43:59","slug":"whether-joao-pedro-and-levi-colwill-will-return-for-chelsea-on-sunday-after-missing-spurs-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=11109","title":{"rendered":"Whether Joao Pedro and Levi Colwill will return for Chelsea on Sunday after missing Spurs win"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Chelsea have hopes again of qualifying for European football next season, although face a nervous wait to see if three of their key players will be fit for the final game of the campaign.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Blues finally put an end to their winless run in the Premier League with a 2-1 victory against Tottenham at Stamford Bridge, throwing their top-flight status in jeopardy.<\/p>\n

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There were a number of changes made to the starting side by Calum McFarlane after defeat in the FA Cup final to Manchester City. with Josh Acheampong and Liam Delap being handed rare starts.<\/p>\n

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Joao Pedro and Levi Colwill touch and go ahead of final Chelsea game of the season<\/h2>\n

Reece James was only fit enough for the bench, and there was no sighting of Levi Colwill or Joao Pedro in the matchday squad.<\/p>\n

The centre-back has only just returned from a serious knee injury with two intense 90 minute appearances, while the Brazilian has shown signs of fatigue in recent weeks.<\/p>\n

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McFarlane told Kieran Gill after the game that he was unsure whether the pair, as well as the club captain, were going to be fit enough to be in the squad to face Sunderland on Sunday.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cCalum McFarlane says it\u2019s a \u201cwait and see\u201d re whether Joao Pedro, Levi Colwill, Reece James can face Sunderland in Sunday\u2019s season finale.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Chelsea maintain slim European hopes<\/h2>\n

Chelsea\u2019s unlikely chances of qualifying for the Champions League came to an end with Bournemouth\u2019s point against Manchester City, a result which saw Arsenal crowned Premier League champions.<\/p>\n

However, the Blues do still have the chance to qualify for the Europa League or Conference League, providing they avoid defeat against Sunderland.<\/p>\n

It remains to be seen if the Xabi Alonso era could do without the distraction of European football, especially in a competition that they have won every single time they have been in it.<\/p>\n

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