“So sad he’s not in training” – Pochettino confirms Chelsea forward is out of EFL Cup against Middlesbrough
Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed that Chelsea will be without Christopher Nkunku for their Carabao Cup semi-final against Middlesbrough on Tuesday.
The manager added that the new injury is not related to his knee issue but it is important to use him wisely.Speaking to the media ahead of the match.
Pochettino claimed that the Frenchman could be in line to face Fulham on Saturday but will miss the match against the Championship side. He added that the former RB Leipzig forward is not training but is not out because of a big issue:
“It’s not related to his old injury, it’s a different problem. An issue in his hip, we are cautious with him because it is six months from his injury, and few games. He won’t be involved tomorrow, we will see for Saturday. Hope it is not a long period. At the moment he is not training, he is doing recovery. Not a big issue.”
Nkunku was out for the majority of the season so far and made his return to the pitch last month. He scored on his debut in the 2-1 loss to Wolverhampton but was not in the squad for Chelsea’s 4-0 FA Cup victory against Preston North End.