Chelsea’s Nkunku hurts knee in pre-season game, could miss Premier League start

LONDON (AP) — Newly signed Chelsea striker Christopher Nkunku may miss the beginning of the Premier League season after coming off injured within the staff’s last pre-season sport 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 an everyday 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 begin up entrance.

Chelsea’s first Premier League sport is at dwelling in opposition to Liverpool on Aug. 13.