João Pedro picked up something in training on Friday and missed the Spurs game. Xabi said he felt discomfort and has fluid around the area, so they were waiting on scans. It’s still being assessed and there’s no clear timeline yet. It feels like a proper blow. He’s been our sharpest attacker this season, five goals and three assists already, and the team looked dull without him on Saturday. After the earlier knee issue that kept him out around the international break, this is the second time in a short space that he’s been forced to sit out when they needed him. Right now it looks like he’ll miss the trip to Liverpool and that of Manchester United game at the weekend. With Palmer suspended as well, the attack is suddenly looks weak, and the frustration on the timeline is obvious. Until the club confirms how bad it actually is, it’s just waiting and hoping it’s not another longer setback.