Mauricio Pochettino provides an update on Christopher Nkunku‘s injury.
Mauricio Pochettino believes Christopher Nkunku is ‘near’ to returning to the group as he recovers from a knee injury.
In pre-season, the Frenchman suffered a major injury that necessitated surgery, delaying his competitive debut for the Blues. He has issued a lot of updates on his rehabilitation journey over the past few months, with Chelsea fans in a frenzy after seeing him outside in full training gear at Cobham on Thursday.
While a return to the field is still a long way off, Pochettino was able to deliver an encouraging update on his status ahead of Brentford. “He is doing well, I think he is close, I hope he can be involved soon,” he stated in his pre-match press conference. Perhaps following the international break.” Mauricio Pochettino provides an update on Christopher Nkunku’s injury.
