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Chelsea player Christopher Nkunku will not return from his hip injury sooner than expected, and Malo Gusto will join him on the treatment table.
Nkunku, who missed the first half of the season with a knee problem, suffered a new problem in training in early January and the initial prognosis was that he would be out for three weeks. It was then reported that he was close to returning to the field sooner than expected, but Chelsea have now confirmed that he is still “following his rehabilitation program”.
Return still delayed for Nkunku
Asked about Nkunku’s availability at a press conference before the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Middlesbrough on Tuesday, head coach Mauricio Pochettino said: ” He is not available. It’s a shame. He is still recovering. He suffered a little pain in his hip, but he is recovering. It’s not a big problem. This only delays the possibility of being available again. »
The £52million summer signing is yet to play in 2024, having missed matches against Preston, Middlesbrough and Fulham. The Blues manager also revealed that Nkunku’s compatriot Gusto has joined him on the treatment table and will also be absent for the match against Boro. It would not be a serious problem but rather a muscular overload.
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