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Chelsea's Nkunku Out for Up to a Month After Fresh Injury

Christopher Nkunku's injury adds to Chelsea's woes as they face crucial FA Cup tie against Leeds without several key players.

  • Christopher Nkunku will be sidelined for up to a month due to a new injury sustained in the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool.
  • Manager Mauricio Pochettino expresses concern over Nkunku's ongoing fitness issues, noting the player has not been the same since a pre-season knee injury.
  • Nkunku's absence is a significant blow for Chelsea, already struggling with injuries to key players like Thiago Silva and Reece James.
  • Chelsea faces Leeds in the FA Cup fifth round, with the match taking on increased importance for the team's chances at silverware and European qualification.
  • The injury crisis limits Pochettino's options for team rotation, with Chelsea likely to field an unchanged lineup from the Carabao Cup final.
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