New Delhi: Chelsea's 3-0 blanking of their Premier League North London rivals Arsenal in a pre-season friendly in Beijing was overshadowed by an unfortunate injury to playmaker Pedro.
The Spaniard suffered a concussion after colliding with Gunners goalie David Ospina in the 25th minute of the match. Pedro was looking for a long pass from David Luiz, just outside the Arsenal box, but there, he was clattered by an on rushing Ospina.
The 29-year-old was replaced by midfielder Jeremie Boga, and was subsequently 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."
The England champions will face German champions Bayern Munich in their next pre-season match in Singapore on Tuesday.
