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He was never scheduled to go to Japan surely, as like Dunk and Groß he's having a post Euros break. Ever RDZ said this a few months ago, explaining why Rushworth would be key for pre season.

Interesting that Alex Crook has come out to confirm Pedro injured, but not said anything about Verbruggen.

He definitely thought he was going to Japan two weeks ago.

Chelsea will look for another goalkeeper who can compete with Sanchez.

Twitter rumours are to do with his rib.

And, as per the Japan pre season thread, Joao Pedro is not going for unspecified reasons.

No, from his Instagram he's still on holiday. But Scotland exited the Euros at the same time as Poland, and Billy is already back.

Yes, no. 22. They listed him as a midfielder (look again!)

So the omissions seem to be: Injured: Verbruggen Estupinan March Ferguson Post Euro / Copa America holiday: Dunk McGill Groß / Undav (possibly leaving) Olympics: Enciso Likely to be sold/loaned: Moder Dahoud Peupion No idea.... Pedro

The Japanese Goal article says the travelling squad will be: ▽ Goalkeeper 23 Jason Steele 38 Killian Cahill 39 Carl Rushworth (additional decision) 62 Hugo Fischer (additional decision) ▽Defender 2 Tarik Lamptey 3 Igor Julio 4 Adam Webster 19 Valentin Barco 29 Jan Paul van Hecke 34 Joel...

This article says Joao Pedro is no longer going to Japan. 'Joao Pedro, who was originally included in the squad, has canceled his visit to Japan.' https://www.goal.com/jp/%E3%83%8B%E3%83%A5%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B9/premierleague-japantour-add-member-20240719/blt8d7241cfcfab990c

Wrong thread!

How many games would Bart have to be injured for and Jason have to start before you would prefer to have another option eg. Rushworth available?

I guess it depends on if we are absolutely sure Verbruggen will be back to playing in six weeks and there won't be any setbacks. After last season (Estupinan/Enciso spring to mind) we need to remember that return dates aren't always reliable.

At least it's happened now, so they can make a more informed decision about whether Rushworth is ahead of Steele.