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Available Saturday Nkunku (knee) is available for Saturday's clash with Sheffield United, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino. "Yes, he can be involved. That is very good news. To be involved to...

Impact Nkunku is available once more, though after such a serious knee injury there is no chance he is ready for any sort of major minutes Saturday. Nkunku will slowly work to displace Nicolas Jackson in the starting XI, though injuries have consistent plagued Nkunku, so he will see plenty of rotation.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues individual training Nkunku (knee) is still training individually, ahead of Saturday's match against Sheffield.

Impact Nkunku is still only working individually on the training pitch, as he is still looking for his season debut after having surgery on his knee. There is a possibility he could make the team sheet on Saturday, but that may be a long shot with the player not being upgraded to team training. At this point, it is unclear when exactly we will see the attacker on the field for the first time, but he hopes to be back before the winter break, possibly against Wolves or Crystal Palace.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready for Sunday Nkunku (knee) is not in the squad to face Everton on Sunday.

Impact Nkunku remains out with a knee injury as it's anyone's guess to when he will actually return as Chelsea continue to assess him day by day. The attacker has yet to make his debut for the club after signing in the summer from Leipzig.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Status is unclear Nkunku (knee) is a doubt for Sunday's trip to Everton, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino. "Christopher we are still assessing day by day, we will see tomorrow, I don't belie...

Impact Nkunku likely won't be ready for Sunday's trip but Pochettino did keep the door slightly ajar. The forward's return has turned into a saga in-and-of itself. Originally he was supper to be back after the November break, and now it's unclear if he will be back before the winter break. Realistically the striker will play a role when back though he won't be rushed back to risk aggravating the injury.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return against United Nkunku (knee) will not be an option for Wednesday's match against Manchester United, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino. 'Tomorrow is still too soon, we hope [Nkunku will be...

Impact Nkunku's return against Manchester United would've been a long shot, and it did not come to fruition, as he is out for Wednesday's match. The attacker is currently on a day-by-day plan and could return anytime now, but they will most likely wait until their star signing is completely fit, not risking another injury. They will still hope he returns by the end of the year, possibly starting in his first match back in action.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still unlikely to return Nkunku (knee) is unlikely to return Sunday against Brighton, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino. "We need to assess Lavia and Nkunku tomorrow and then decide. They are close...

Impact It's been the same update for Nkunku since the beginning of the month, as he's been training for a few weeks now. Unfortunately, they jumped the news a bit and despite offering hopeful updates, they've just made everyone frustrated at when he'll actually return. No matter, he'll need to play off the bench before being given an immediate start.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not yet ready Nkunku (knee) is out for Saturday's clash with Newcastle, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino. 'Lavia and Nkunku are still out. There is no timeframe for them."

Impact Nkunku was originally hoping to return after the international break but it appears that won't be the case for the forward. He will now make his return sometime in December, with his first chance coming during a Dec. 3 clash with Brighton. Even when deemed fit enough to return Nkunku will probably be a bench option at first.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Return pushed to after break Nkunku is not in the match day squad to face Manchester City on Sunday.

Impact Nkunku trained in the buildup to the match, but ultimately misses out on Sunday's squad. The attacker should be available for his Chelsea debut following the international break.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Sunday Nkunku (knee) could return for Sunday's clash with Manchester City, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino. 'I think he's close and he is doing really well. We are so happy with...

Impact Nkunku could return in the coming days, even before the international break. This would be a return far ahead of time for the striker, and would certainly raise some concerns of re-injury. A more likely return is to come after the international break during a Nov. 25 trip to Newcastle.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Targeting return after break Nkunku (knee) is targeting a return after the November international break, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino. 'Maybe after the international break [in November] he will be...

Impact Nkunku picked up a knee injury that has sidelined him for months shortly after making the switch to Chelsea. The striker should provide a major boost when fit once more, and has made good progress with his recovery. While Nkunku remains sidelined it will likely be some combination of Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer who share the duties as the starting striker.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Working in gym Nkunku was seen working in the gym on strengthen drills following his knee surgery from August, per the London is Blue Podcast via Nkunku's social media.

Impact There is still no timeline for Nkunku's return, but it was positive news to see him working on his return. The forward has yet to make his team debut since signing from Leipzig, where he won the Bundesliga golden boot after scoring 16 goals in 25 matches.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea forward Nkunku to miss 'extended period' because of knee surgery

Chelsea says forward Christopher Nkunku has had knee surgery and will be sidelined for “an extended period."

AUGUST 8, 2023 • Associated Press

Christopher Nkunku injury: How long is Chelsea forward out in 2023? Timeline, and potential games missed Here is what you need to know about Christopher Nkunku's injury and the games the new Chelsea forward could miss.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Set for knee surgery Nkunku will undergo an operation on his knee and be out multiple months, reports the team.

Impact It's a tough update for Nkunku, who still had hope that this wasn't going to be a serious injury. Instead, he'll miss the first couple months of his Chelsea career, forcing minutes onto another young player in the early season, depending how Mauricio Pochettino wants to play. Nkunku risks spending the next two or three months out, dependent on his recovery.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Onana, Rice and Nkunku headline the Premier League's top offseason signings

Andre Onana, Declan Rice, Christopher Nkunku, Dominik Szoboszlai, James Maddison and Moussa Diaby are among the most interesting offseason signings in the Premier League in a summe...

AUGUST 7, 2023 • Associated Press

Chelsea striker Nkunku hurts knee in preseason game, could miss start of Premier League

Newly signed Chelsea striker Christopher Nkunku might miss the start of the Premier League season after coming off injured in the team’s final preseason game in the United States

AUGUST 3, 2023 • Associated Press

Knee injury still being assessed Nkunku was forced off early in Wednesday's friendly against Borussia Dortmund. According to manager Mauricio Pochettino, "The doctors are checking him and I hope it is not a big is...

Impact Nkunku is now a true doubt for the Aug. 13 opener against Liverpool, something Chelsea fans don't want to hear. The lineup is still being tweaked by Pochettino, but if Nkunku can't play the first match or more, that could mean immediate starts out of the gate for Carney Chukwuemeka, who has featured plenty in the pre-season.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mauricio Pochettino calls Nkunku's knee injury 'bad luck' Nkunku sustained the injury in a heavy collision with Dortmund centre-back Mats Hummels in the penalty area early in the first half.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chelsea 5 -0 Wrexham: Christopher Nkunku scores on Chelsea debut as Blues thrash Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham Match report as Christopher Nkunku, Ian Maatsen, Conor Gallagher and Ben Chilwell score in Mauricio Pochettinos first game in charge of Chel...

JULY 20, 2023 • SKY.COM

Chelsea signs Christopher Nkunku from Leipzig on 6-year deal

Chelsea has signed France forward Christopher Nkunku from Leipzig on six-year contract

JUNE 20, 2023 • Associated Press

Moves to Chelsea Nkunku will make a move to London after agreeing to a six-year deal to Chelsea from RB Leipzig, the club confirmed.

Impact Despite injuries, Nkunku had an upstanding season with Leipzig that won him the Bundesliga golden boot with 16 goals. Before joining Leipzig, the forward was part of the PSG youth system, playing in four seasons with the senior side while totaling eight goals and two assists in 55 appearances from 2015-2019. His last two years with Leipzig have been his best, recording 50 goals and 19 assists on 204 shots (97 on target) in 78 appearances in all competitions since 2021. The Frenchman is expected to help Chelsea's offensive woes after playing the whole season without a consistent striker, resulting in just 38 goals in 38 matches in league play during the 2022-23 campaign, one of the lowest in the Premier League.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nkunku shines as Leipzig beats Frankfurt to retain German Cup

Leipzig has retained the German Cup after beating Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 in the final thanks to a deflected goal and an assist from Christopher Nkunku

JUNE 3, 2023 • Associated Press

Wins golden boot Nkunku scored two goals and assisted once from five shots and two chances created in Saturday's 4-2 victory over Schalke. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 95th minute...

Impact With a brace Saturday, Nkunku will share the golden boot with Nick Fullkrug with 16 on the season. Despite scoring 20 goals last season, he was only fourth in the golden boot race. The forward also had missed two months with injuries. He will end the campaign averaging 2.5 shots a game with 19 goals in all competitions. Despite two more years left on his contract, he has been linked to a move to Chelsea in the summer, leaving his future on the team in big doubt.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in win Nkunku scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Bayern Munich.

Impact Nkunku is back healthy and in the starting XI and he is an absolute difference-maker. The striker got on the scoresheet from the penalty spot with what proved to be an absolutely crucial goal Saturday. The striker will be an elite option to close out the Bundesliga now that he is fit and taking on a full workload.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nkunku steers Leipzig toward Champions League qualification

Christopher Nkunku has starred for Leipzig to take a big step toward Champions League qualification by coming from behind to beat Werder Bremen 2-1 in the Bundesliga

MAY 14, 2023 • Associated Press

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