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Chelsea’s summer signing, Christopher Nkunku, has undergone knee surgery following an injury sustained during a preseason friendly against Borussia Dortmund. This injury setback is expected to keep Nkunku out of action for an extended period, dealing a blow to Chelsea’s plans for the upcoming season.

The club confirmed in a statement that Nkunku has already had the surgery and will now embark on a rehabilitation program with the club’s medical team.

The 25-year-old has now gone under the knife, with Chelsea writing in a statement: “Nkunku has sustained a knee injury which will rule the forward out for an extended period.

“The 25-year-old has undergone an operation and will now begin a rehabilitation programme with the club’s medical department.”

Chelsea Football Club has today released the following statement about Christopher Nkunku. ⤵️

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 8, 2023

Nkunku, who arrived at Chelsea for a significant transfer fee from RB Leipzig, had made a positive impression during preseason, forming a promising partnership with fellow newcomer Nicolas Jackson. However, this injury will sideline him for an unspecified duration, and his versatility as both a striker and an attacking midfielder will be missed.

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino had been exploring various attacking options during preseason, and Nkunku’s injury may lead to further considerations in the team’s search for a new striker. Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus has been mentioned as a potential target, although negotiations have reportedly faced obstacles, including Juventus’ demand for an additional fee in any potential swap deal with Chelsea.

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Chelsea boss Graham Potter has given his assessment of his team’s loss against Manchester City on Thursday night.

Mason Mount picked up a knock before the game and was forced to withdraw, which was bad news for the Blues.

Then, shortly after the game began, Raheem Sterling was substituted due to an injury, and 20 minutes later, Christian Pulisic was forced from the game due to an injury.

Despite the defeats, Chelsea looked strong and had most of the first half under control until substitute Carney Chukwuemeka hit the post.

It was not to be, though, as Riyad Mahrez scored the game-winning goal for Man City, and Potter’s team lost.

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The Blues manager acknowledged to the media that, despite losing, he was pleased with his team’s effort.

“When you consider everything losing Raheem and Christian so early, the lads gave everything,” he said. “It was a spirited performance against a top team, so apart from the result I’m proud of the players.”

Potter continued to reveal the reason he believed cost his side a point in the match.

He continued: “I thought we committed too many men too high to press them and that opened us up and then you have to credit their quality.

“In any goal you feel you can do a little bit better but you have to credit Man City.”

When Chelsea plays Guaridola’s team in the FA Cup this weekend at the Etihad, they will have the chance to exact revenge on the Citizens.

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Carney Chukwuemeka was a bright spot for Chelsea in their 1-0 loss to Manchester City on Thursday evening at Stamford Bridge, given his verdict on the loss to Man City.

The 19-year-old came on for Christian Pulisic in the first half of Chelsea’s Premier League match as the American added to Chelsea’s expanding injury list.

His low strike just before halftime was The Blues’ best chance of the game, with City goalkeeper Ederson grateful to see the effort blast against his near post.

“My heart skipped. I thought it was in,” admitted Chukwuemeka on Sky Sports following the loss. “[It was] not meant to be today. “

The teenager has yet to open his Chelsea record since joining Aston Villa in the summer, but he is hopeful that the upcoming games will present him with a chance.

“Hopefully it [his first Chelsea goal] will come in the next few games,” he added.

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Speaking on the flow of the game, Chukwuemeka believes that the performance was promising despite losing the encounter.

“We worked really hard out of possession. On the ball, we created chances and caused them some problems. We had the better first half. Couldn’t find the goal. [It’s] something to build on.”

Before the hosts fell behind in the second half, the winger came close to creating an opportunity for them. If Rodri hadn’t deflected his whipped cross from the left toward Kai Havertz, Thiago Silva might have blasted the ball home.

The summer signing knew that after he crossed the white lines, he needed to concentrate because it was the longest cameo he has played since joining the team, even though it was against a top team in a packed Stamford Bridge.

“Sometimes it can be a bit nerve-wrecking, but you have to switch on,” he mentioned when asked about coming off the bench. “I had to get my mind in the game, see how I could help the team.”

Given that Chelsea has only scored three goals in their last six games, Graham Potter might want to change up the offence.

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