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Christopher Nkunku 'major doubt' for season opener vs Liverpool

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The Frenchman picked up a knee injury in the friendly game against Borussia Dortmund on a poor pitch in Chicago.

 are hopeful that Nkunku will not be sidelined for long, with only weeks out rather than months.

Still, losing Nkunku for the Liverpool game is a blow after his impressive performances in the pre-season following a £52million move from RB Leipzig.

'We'll need a few days': Pochettino gives update on Nkunku's situation after Dortmund injury scare

 gave an update on the winger and said: “The doctor is checking him. He fell in action, maybe it was a penalty.

“He felt something in his knee. Hopefully, it is not a big issue and he can be quickly back with the team. We need a few days to assess in London.

"I don't want to complain. We took some risks because the pitch was not perfect. That is sometimes the risk of the tour. But I think it was a little bit unlucky the situation [with Nkunku]. We can't complain about the pitch."

Nkunku was, however, seen walking around a little bit gingerly after the game as he made his way out onto the pitch to greet his teammates.

At this point, it’s tough to decipher if the Frenchman will be fully fit to start the 

'Unbreakable': Chelsea fans point out two major positives from Borussia Dortmund stalemate

 ended their 2023 pre-season tour of the USA with a 1-1 draw against 

Even though they were unable to keep a clean sheet, the Blues were defensively superb for most of the game.

A major reason behind that was the commanding centre-back duo of 

, who both kept the opposition forward under lockdown.

They looked very comfortable together and maintained a strict defensive line that barely allowed Dortmund to create chances before Thiago got substituted in the second half.

Chelsea fans seem to be super impressed with these two, as they reacted after the game on Twitter. 

: “Colwill and Thiago will be an unbreakable wall.”

: “Biggest Positive from Dortmund Game was the partnership of Levi Colwill and Thiago Silva. Solid Defensively, and amazing passing to set up attacks, both looked amazing. Current Legend and Future Legend at the Back for Chelsea.”

: “Watching Colwill looks like watching a young Thiago Silva. The two together are fire.”

: “I’ll tell you the most concrete thing i’ve learned from this game, that thiago silva x colwill back two is incredibly solid.”

: “Thiago Silva x Colwill = immaculate.”

: “I could watch Levi Colwill and Thiago Silva ping the ball around the pitch all day long.. Incredible weapons to have.”

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please my brother get well soon and see you on the pitch more goals and more assist

Nwogbo Joe

Another thing you didn’t add is that even though he’s injury prone, he mostly returns back to the pitch with at least a goal, assist or both. We would be fine

femi david

Diego Nesta Amando 10

we as fans should be aware   Nkuku is an injury prone player so we should lower our expectations towards him 
he's really good payer but  injury prone
Nkuku at its best form .....we will enjoy his abilities

chelseafan1633268598172822435

His recovery from that injury will be sudden. Let's trust God for quick healing.

ayoola akinwande

Get well soon Nkunku, we are depending a lot on you.
We have to get back to where we belong.

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