Pochettino’s pre-match update on Christopher Nkunku

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Below is what Chelsea coach Mauricio Pochettino said about Christopher Nkunku before the Premier League match between the Blues and Fulham today.

Chelsea will be looking to beat Fulham or get disgracefully beaten at Stamford Bridge.

While being interviewed by Chelsea, the Argentine said the following about Nkunku’s return:

‘In the next few days, we will see the situation with Nkunku.

‘That is why I’m a little worried because I do not have the full information as to whether he will be available in a short period or not.

‘Nkunku was the player last season that was performing – of course, in a different league – and was consistent in scoring goals. That was the situation before the start of the season.

‘That is why we feel a little bit more the hit of Nkunku because we made sure he was consistent in scoring goals and when you miss a player like this, you hope players that came to the club to help and need time to grow can score the goals.

‘It has instead became a necessity, compulsory, for Jackson to score goals, for every single touch to be good, and to perform well. It’s for Broja after a year out to play three games in a row, which is difficult for him.

‘This situation makes our job more difficult. It is exciting, this project, but the situation has made it more difficult to grow at a different pace.’

Though the match is ongoing and Chelsea winning by one goal to nil, anything can happen in football.