A setback has struck the newly acquired Chelsea player, Christopher Nkunku, as scans have revealed that the injury he sustained during a pre-season friendly last week is more severe than initially anticipated.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

This unfortunate turn of events might result in Nkunku being sidelined for months.

This news poses a significant blow to Chelsea’s preparations for the upcoming season, with Nkunku having incurred a meniscus injury that could potentially require knee surgery….CONTINUE READING

The £52 million summer signing from RB Leipzig suffered the injury in a collision with Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels during a match in Chicago.

Mauricio Pochettino, the head coach of Chelsea, refrained from placing blame on the condition of the Soldier Field pitch, which had hosted an Ed Sheeran concert just days before the game.

Nkunku’s absence due to the injury significantly impacted Chelsea’s attacking strategy during the match against Dortmund.

Throughout the pre-season, Nkunku showcased his prowess, netting three goals in five appearances while occupying various positions on the field including forward, winger, and Number 10.

His absence has shaken up Chelsea’s plans for the new season, and Pochettino had initially hoped for a quick recovery.

Regrettably, Nkunku will miss the commencement of the new season. More comprehensive scans will be conducted to ascertain the full extent of the injury and determine the exact duration of his absence.

As Chelsea gears up to commence their season against Liverpool on Sunday, Pochettino stated, “While the pitch might not be perfect, we cannot attribute blame to it for the injury. It was an unfortunate situation, and for me, it was a stroke of bad luck.”