Chelsea's Pedro returns home after suffering concussion
Pedro will return home from Chelsea's pre-season tour after he suffered concussion during Saturday's friendly victory over Arsenal.
The 29-year-old Spain international left the pitch midway through the first half of the 3-0 win over the Gunners at Beijing's Bird's Nest Stadium after a heavy collision with goalkeeper David Ospina.
The club tweeted on Sunday: "@_Pedro17_ is heading home... #CFCTour."
.@_Pedro17_ is heading home... #CFCTour https://t.co/nCbQ7FS0mp
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 23, 2017
Manager Antonio Conte was hopeful Pedro could join his team-mates on the next leg of their tour - Tuesday's clash with Bayern Munich at Singapore's National Stadium - but the Premier League club confirmed on Sunday morning that the winger would return to England for further observation.
A statement on chelseafc.com read: "Pedro stayed in hospital overnight in Beijing for observation having sustained a concussion and facial injuries in last night's game against Arsenal.
"He will now return to London for further review."
Michy Batshuayi was on target in each half as Chelsea saw off their Premier League rivals after Willian opened the scoring in China.
Antonio Conte on Pedro, who went to hospital: 'Should be OK. He stays here and if the situation is OK he will come tomorrow to Singapore.' pic.twitter.com/amznFzDC7s
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 22, 2017
