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Nkunku: Pochettino explains why Chelsea star failed to make debut against Sheffield United

Nkunku: Pochettino explains why Chelsea star failed to make debut against Sheffield United

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino stated that Christopher Nkunku did not make his debut against Sheffield United because he was not willing to take a risk. The 26-year-old Franco-Congolese forward made the Blues matchday squad for the very first time this season after battling a knee injury since pre-season when he joined from RB Leipzig. Many Chelsea supporters were keen to see Nkunku in action but to...

Nkunku set for long-awaited Chelsea debut

Nkunku set for long-awaited Chelsea debut

Christopher Nkunku is set to make his long-awaited Chelsea debut after manager Mauricio Pochettino confirmed he will be in the Premier League squad to face Sheffield United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. The Franco-Congolese forward, who joined from RB Leipzig in the summer, has been out of action since pre-season when he suffered a knee injury. His absence has been felt with Chelsea showing inconsistent form...

‘Chelsea playing without identity & leaders’ – Mikel cries out amid poor form

‘Chelsea playing without identity & leaders’ – Mikel cries out amid poor form

Former Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel has slammed his former club Chelsea for their poor results in the Premier League. Mikel charged Mauricio Pochettino's men to rediscover their form as they currently occupy the 12th spot in the league table. A 2-1 loss to Manchester United followed by last weekend's 2-0 defeat at Everton means Chelsea have now suffered back-to-back defeats in the English top-flight. Mikel...

Senegal’s Jackson scores first Premier League hat-trick as Chelsea humiliate 9-man Tottenham

Senegal’s Jackson scores first Premier League hat-trick as Chelsea humiliate 9-man Tottenham

Senegalese international Nicolas Jackson scored his first hat-trick in the Premier League as Chelsea saw off nine-man Tottenham Hotspur in their London Derby clash on Monday night. The former Villarreal man benefited from Spurs’ player deficiency to score his three goals in the 75th, 94th, and 97th minutes to help the Blues bounce back from their disappointing defeat to Brentford last weekend. ⚽️⚽️⚽️#TotChe pic.twitter.com/kGzpE4k3Oq — Chelsea...

Nkunku: Chelsea boss Pochettino offers positive fitness update on French forward

Nkunku: Chelsea boss Pochettino offers positive fitness update on French forward

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has offered a positive update on the fitness of Christopher Nkunku ahead of their Premier League clash with Brentford on Saturday. The French forward is yet to make his competitive debut for the Blues since signing from RB Leipzig in the summer due to a knee injury he suffered during pre-season. It was believed Nkunku could be out until the new year...