Nkunku out 'for at least four months' — The Athletic

Chelsea confirmed earlier today that Christopher Nkunku picked up a serious knee injury in a friendly game against Dortmund. The statement did not reveal how much time it would take the Frechman to recover, only noting that it would be 'an extended period of time'.

The Athletic offer more clarity here. They say that the forward will be out for 'at least four months' before he'll be able to return to training. He'll probably have to wait for a couple more weeks before he's fully fit.

Hence, if Nkunku is back in exactly four months, on December 8, he could be fit to start by Christmas.

The 25-year-old is Chelsea's top goalscorer this pre-season, netting three times in five friendlies.