Chelsea alerts staff after João Pedro leak
Club acted internally to prevent Fantasy Premier League lineups from revealing injuries before matches
November 9, 2026
Chelsea issued an internal warning in 2026 after information about striker João Pedro leaked through the Fantasy Premier League
Internal leak and information integrity
Chelsea warned its employees to be extra careful when using the Fantasy Premier League. The concern arose after the physical condition and an injury to striker João Pedro were inadvertently revealed by the lineup choices of club members in the virtual game. The information about the warning to employees was disclosed by BBC Sport Football
Competitive impact behind the scenes
The premature revelation of absences compromises the strategic preparation for Premier League rounds. João Pedro had been recording a recent rating of 7.00 by DataFC before the physical problem became public. The leak of internal locker room data generates direct concern about the team's tactical integrity in the 26/27 season
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