Breaking: Devastating blow for Chelsea's latest star recruit Christopher Nkunku, sidelined by lengthy knee surgery
Chelsea's new signing, Christopher Nkunku, faces a setback as he undergoes knee surgery, ruling him out for an extended period This injury blow comes ahead of their opening Premier League match against Liverpool on Sunday
Chelsea's £52m summer acquisition, Christopher Nkunku, will be sidelined for an extended period following knee surgery. The talented French striker, who recently joined from RB Leipzig, sustained the injury during Chelsea's last pre-season match against Borussia Dortmund in Chicago. The club has officially announced that Nkunku will be absent for a considerable portion of the upcoming season.
Chelsea announced that Nkunku, the forward, will be sidelined for a considerable period due to a knee injury. In a statement, it was revealed that the 25-year-old has already undergone an operation and will commence a rehabilitation program under the supervision of the club's medical department.
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Nkunku sustained a knee injury while playing in a pre-season friendly against Borussia Dortmund.
This injury comes as a setback for new manager Mauricio Pochettino as he prepares for Sunday's Premier League opener against Liverpool, which will be broadcasted live on We.
Pochettino has expressed his willingness to consider another addition to the forward department before the transfer window closes. During the club's pre-season tour of the USA, Nkunku and £30m signing Nicolas Jackson have been sharing the responsibility of playing as strikers. Both players have made an impact by scoring goals in the successful Premier League Summer Series pre-season campaign.
Jackson and Armando Broja are now Pochettino's only available first-team strikers for the start of the new season.
August 13: Liverpool (h) - kick-off 4.30pm, live on WeAugust 19: West Ham (a)
August 26: Luton (h)
September 2: Nottingham Forest (h)
September 16: Bournemouth (a)
September 23: Aston Villa (h)
Chelsea's opening Premier League fixtures
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