Pre-season friendlies: Chelsea's Pedro to return from club's tour of Asia after suffering concussion

Chelsea playmaker Pedro will leave the club’s pre-season tour and return to England after suffering a concussion during their 3-0 win over Premier League rivals Arsenal in China on Saturday. [caption id=“attachment_3846789” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Chelsea’s Pedro receives medical attention after colliding with Arsenal’s David Ospina. Reuters[/caption] The Spain international needed medical attention after colliding with Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina in the first half and was replaced by midfielder Jeremie Boga. The 29-year-old was 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 league champions will face German champions Bayern Munich in their next pre-season match in Singapore on Tuesday.