Christopher Nkunku will reportedly not be available for selection for Chelsea in their trip to St James Park to play Newcastle United.
Nkunku continues to recuperate from a knee injury, which he picked up on August 3, 2023.
Christopher Nkunku is close to full fitness but he will not be rushed for the visit to the Magpies, as Mauricio Pochettino wants him to come back fully fit and ready for competitive action.
There are every indication that he could feature in the coming weeks, and he might even be available for Chelsea's next game against Brighton on December 3, 2023.
Christopher Nkunku joined the Stamford Bridge club from RB Leipzig on July 1, 2023, for a fee of €60 million.
Nkunku is yet to make any competitive appearances for Chelsea, and he last featured for the Blues in their preseason game against Borussia Dortmund on August 3, 2023.
The 26-year-old scored 3 goals in 5 appearances for Mauricio Pochettino's side during preseason.
Speaking on Nkunku's fitness ahead of their next encounter against Newcastle United, Pochettino expressed that the Frenchman has not fully recovered from injury.
He said: “Both Nkunku and Lavia are in good condition. Nkunku is a bit ahead Lavia”.
“He was doing things with the group but still not full recovery, we have to wait just bit more”.
Meanwhile, the fitness of Romeo Lavia is also another not yet 100% like manager Mauricio Pochettino has mentioned, and as such, he wouldn't feature in Chelsea's clash against Newcastle United.
Lavia is on his way to full fitness, and he might also feature for the Blues in upcoming matches.
Trevoh Chalobah, Carney Chukwuemeka, Ben Chilwell, and Wesley Fofana also remain injured but they are also gradually getting back to good condition.
Chelsea have battled injury issues since the start of the season, with a handful of possible first-team players out due to injury.
The Blues are hoping that if these players return they can contribute their quota to the success of the team.
Pochettino's side sit 10th on the Premier League table, with 16 points from 12 league matches.
The Stamford Bridge club have had a shaky start to the 2023/24 season, but they have looked impressive in recent matches.
Chelsea will be hoping that the international break hasn't affected the rhythm of the club.
They picked up statement results in their last 2 matches, ending the unbeaten run of Tottenham Hotspur with a 4-1 away victory.
The Blues also picked up 1 point from an enthralling encounter against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge, sharing the spoils with the Cityzens.
Their next 3 matches appear to be a potential banana peel, as Newcastle United, Brighton, and Manchester United all defeated Chelsea last season.
Nkunku continues to recuperate from a knee injury, which he picked up on August 3, 2023.
Christopher Nkunku is close to full fitness but he will not be rushed for the visit to the Magpies, as Mauricio Pochettino wants him to come back fully fit and ready for competitive action.
There are every indication that he could feature in the coming weeks, and he might even be available for Chelsea's next game against Brighton on December 3, 2023.
Christopher Nkunku joined the Stamford Bridge club from RB Leipzig on July 1, 2023, for a fee of €60 million.
Nkunku is yet to make any competitive appearances for Chelsea, and he last featured for the Blues in their preseason game against Borussia Dortmund on August 3, 2023.
The 26-year-old scored 3 goals in 5 appearances for Mauricio Pochettino's side during preseason.
Speaking on Nkunku's fitness ahead of their next encounter against Newcastle United, Pochettino expressed that the Frenchman has not fully recovered from injury.
He said: “Both Nkunku and Lavia are in good condition. Nkunku is a bit ahead Lavia”.
“He was doing things with the group but still not full recovery, we have to wait just bit more”.
Meanwhile, the fitness of Romeo Lavia is also another not yet 100% like manager Mauricio Pochettino has mentioned, and as such, he wouldn't feature in Chelsea's clash against Newcastle United.
Lavia is on his way to full fitness, and he might also feature for the Blues in upcoming matches.
Trevoh Chalobah, Carney Chukwuemeka, Ben Chilwell, and Wesley Fofana also remain injured but they are also gradually getting back to good condition.
Chelsea have battled injury issues since the start of the season, with a handful of possible first-team players out due to injury.
The Blues are hoping that if these players return they can contribute their quota to the success of the team.
Pochettino's side sit 10th on the Premier League table, with 16 points from 12 league matches.
The Stamford Bridge club have had a shaky start to the 2023/24 season, but they have looked impressive in recent matches.
Chelsea will be hoping that the international break hasn't affected the rhythm of the club.
They picked up statement results in their last 2 matches, ending the unbeaten run of Tottenham Hotspur with a 4-1 away victory.
The Blues also picked up 1 point from an enthralling encounter against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge, sharing the spoils with the Cityzens.
Their next 3 matches appear to be a potential banana peel, as Newcastle United, Brighton, and Manchester United all defeated Chelsea last season.