Chelsea star Christopher Nkunku is closing in on a return to full fitness after suffering a serious knee injury in pre-season. The Frenchman has not featured for the Blues so far this season after arriving from RB Leipzig for a fee of £52million in the summer.
There is a huge expectation about what the France international can add to Mauricio Pochettino’s side after his impressive displays for Leipzig in Germany over the past few years. Nkunku scored 47 goals and provided 43 assists in 119 Bundesliga appearances – highlighting his immense ability to score and create chances for his teammates.
On the impact he will have upon his return, Pochettino said: “He was the player when you see the goals from last season, it’s a player that can provide goals and I think we are missing goals. We think he’s a player that can be important for us because he proved he can score.”
As Chelsea fans eagerly await Nkunku’s first competitive appearance for the Blues – Pochettino has now offered an exciting update on the Frenchman’s recovery. “He is doing well,” the Chelsea boss said ahead of the Brentford clash.
Gusto lost his man for the equalizer in the Arsenal game. He was supposed to have spotted Leandro Trossard on his shoulder and he seemed to, but when the cross came in, he did a whole lot of nothing. Pochettino has confirmed that James is not fit to start so Gusto starts this one too.
