Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino delivered a positive update on Christopher Nkunku’s injury status, confirming the player is recovering but still sidelined. Nkunku, who missed the FA Cup win over Preston North End due to a knee injury, is now dealing with a new hip issue.
Despite the setback, Pochettino expressed cautious optimism about Nkunku’s return, emphasizing that the hip problem is unrelated to the previous injury. He revealed that the Argentine attacker won’t be part of the squad for the Carabao Cup clash against Middlesbrough but hinted at a possible return for the weekend Premier League derby against Fulham.
Pochettino addressed concerns about a potential extended layoff, stating, “Hope it is not a long period. At the moment, he is not training, he is doing recovery. Not a big issue.”
Nkunku has faced persistent injury challenges since joining Chelsea, limiting him to just four first-team appearances and one goal. The upcoming Carabao Cup semi-final against Middlesbrough and the Premier League clash with Fulham present crucial challenges for Chelsea, with Nkunku’s availability hanging in the balance.
Chelsea supporters will be eagerly awaiting further updates on Nkunku’s recovery as the team navigates through these decisive fixtures, hoping for a swift return to full fitness for the talented attacker.
