Chelsea continued their push for a top-five Premier League end with a superb 3-1 win over Liverpool on Sunday, however they could need to cope with out striker Christopher Nkunku for a short time longer.
Supervisor Enzo Maresca confirmed after the match that the French ahead could possibly be out for an additional 10 to fifteen days as he recovers from a minor harm. Nkunku was lacking from the squad that defeated Liverpool and likewise didn’t journey to Sweden for Chelsea’s 4-1 away win towards Djurgarden within the Convention League semi-final first leg final Thursday.
Whereas goalkeeper Robert Sanchez returned to motion towards Liverpool, Nkunku stayed behind in west London to proceed his therapy. Different gamers nonetheless unavailable embody Wesley Fofana, Marc Guiu, Omari Kellyman, Aaron Anselmino, and Mykhailo Mudryk, who’s suspended.
Talking after Sunday’s victory, Maresca stated: “Christo might be out for, I’m unsure, I believe one week, two weeks. We’re going to see. He might be out for the following 10 days, 15 days.”
Chelsea’s sturdy efficiency towards Liverpool retains their Champions League hopes alive, and followers might be hoping Nkunku returns quickly to assist the group end the season on a excessive.
