Christopher Nkunku

26-Year-Old Forward/MidfielderF/M
Chelsea
Premier

France

OUT
Injury Hamstring
Est. Return 4/27/2024
Could return before season's end
F/MChelsea
OUT
April 19, 2024
Nkunku (hamstring) won't play Saturday against Manchester City in the FA Cup semifinals, but manager Mauricio Pochettino said he's hopeful of having the French winger back at some point before the end of the campaign. "With Nkunku it is about assessing him day by day and in the last few days he has had the possibility to be involved in some part of the training sessions,' Pochettino said. 'Now we need to see the reaction of his body and then how he is going to evolve. We hope we can recover him and have him available before the season finishes."
ANALYSIS
The loss of Nkunku is a big one for Chelsea since he's an extremely talented player who can change the course of a game on his own, but it's not like it'll alter the team's plan too much, as he's missed most of the season with injuries. Regardless, this is an update in a positive direction for the Frenchman, who still has a shot at playing for the Blues before the campaign ends in mid-May, though a precise date for his potential return has yet to be provided. Nkunku has been limited to just seven appearances (two starts) in the Premier League this season, bagging two goals.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Price tag increasing?
F/MRB Leipzig
OUT
December 4, 2022
Leipzig are expected to ask for an even bigger transfer fee to part ways with Nkunku, according to soccer reporter Nicolo Schira.
ANALYSIS
Chelsea wanted to reach an agreement for around $60 million to sign the Frenchman, but it seems Leipzig are now asking for $70 million to get the deal done. Either way, the Blues remain favorites to sign the attacking midfielder.
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Without timeframe to return
F/MChelsea
OUT
April 3, 2024
Nkunku (hamstring) doesn't have a timeframe to return, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino. "At the moment we don't still know when it will be possible for him to start to train with the team. At the moment he is not training with us. He hasn't had a set-back, his recovery was longer than we expected."
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Likely out 3-4 weeks
F/MChelsea
OUT
February 27, 2024
Nkunku (undisclosed) is expected to be sidelined for 3-4 weeks after manager Mauricio Pochettino told reporters Tuesday, "We need to evaluate him (Nkunku) every day. At the moment, he could be maybe three or four weeks out. We hope no more."
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Scores consolation goal
F/MChelsea
OUT
January 31, 2024
Nkunku scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Wednesday's 4-1 loss against Liverpool.
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Given bench nod
F/MChelsea
OUT
January 31, 2024
Nkunku (hip) is on the bench for Wednesday's contest against Liverpool.
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Possibility against Liverpool
F/MChelsea
OUT
January 30, 2024
Nkunku (hip) appears to possibly be an option for Wednesday's contest against Liverpool, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino. "It's good news that I think Malo Gusto and Christoph [Nkunku] can be involved in the squad for tomorrow,' he said. 'They will travel with us and the team, that is the good news."
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