Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku to return after international break

Christopher Nkunku is already coming off a difficult season with RB Leipzig, during which he suffered a number of injuries that kept him out of action for several weeks, and has still not played in the 2023/24 campaign.

The Frenchman has not played a single minute in an official match for Chelsea since arriving last summer and suffering a pre-season injury on August 3rd.

"He's doing very, very well. He's working very hard. I think his return is very, very close and as soon as possible we'll be able to see him play. He's a very important player for us," said Mauricio Pochettino a few weeks ago.

Monday's unexpected 1-4 win against Tottenham has boosted the confidence of the Blues squad, who will be hoping to see Nkunku on the pitch at St James' Park in Newcastle on 25th November.

The 25-year-old was seen riding a bike in the gym alongside Raheem Sterling, and the club announced that he was "speeding up his recovery".

 

November 8, 2023