The Evening Standard reports that there remains significant doubt over whether Chelsea striker João Pedro will be available for tonight's Premier League match against Brentford. The Brazilian Football Confederation announced on Wednesday that João Pedro has withdrawn from Carlo Ancelotti's national team squad due to injury.

Xabi Alonso is expected to confirm whether João Pedro will be included in Chelsea's squad for the Brentford match at Thursday's pre-match press conference.

However, during Chelsea's training session at Cobham this morning, Alonso stated that João Pedro, along with Moisés Caicedo and Reece James, will continue to be assessed.

Alonso said on Thursday regarding João Pedro's injury: "We will see tomorrow if he is ready to play and then make a decision."

Caicedo has not featured since Chelsea's 4-3 victory over Brighton last month, when he was forced off with injury after coming on as a substitute for 13 minutes—which was also his first appearance of the season.

Meanwhile, captain James was not seen in Tuesday's training footage, although media were only permitted to watch the first 15 minutes of that session.

Palhinha, Henderson, and Enzo will also be assessed, and Alonso is keen to keep Chelsea's team sheet under wraps ahead of the clash.

Last week, Alonso stated that he hoped the three summer signings would make their competitive debuts against Brentford.

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