Chelsea striker Nkunku hurts knee in preseason recreation, may miss begin of Premier League

LONDON (AP) — Newly signed Chelsea striker Christopher Nkunku would possibly miss the beginning of the Premier League season after coming off injured within the crew’s closing preseason recreation within the United States.

The France worldwide was substituted halfway via the primary half of the 1-1 draw with Borussia Dortmund in Chicago on Wednesday after falling to the bottom clutching his leg.

Chelsea supervisor Mauricio Pochettino mentioned Nkunku felt “something in his knee.”

“The doctors are checking him and I hope it is not a big issue,” Pochettino mentioned.

“We hope he can be back quickly with the team. We need a few days to assess him.”

Nkunku, who joined from Leipzig for 52 million kilos ($67 million), has been a daily starter for Chelsea in its preseason video games. If he does miss the beginning of the season, it could open the door for one more offseason signing — Nicolas Jackson — to start out up entrance.