Chelsea's Pedro leaves pre-season tour after suffering concussion

ByReuters

Updated 23/07/2017 at 09:52 GMT

Chelsea playmaker Pedro will leave the club's pre-season tour and return to England after suffering a concussion during their 3-0 win over Premier League rivals Arsenal in China on Saturday.

Chelsea's Pedro

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The Spain international needed medical attention after colliding with Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina in the first half and was replaced by midfielder Jeremie Boga. The 29-year-old was taken to a hospital in Beijing.

"Pedro stayed in hospital overnight in Beijing for observation having sustained a concussion and facial injuries in last night's game against Arsenal," the club said in a statement on their website on Sunday. (www.chelseafc.com)

"He will now return to London for further review."

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