Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku facing 'extended period' out after knee surgery
Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku is set for an quot;extended period quot; on the sidelines after the Blues confirmed their summer signing has undergone knee surgery.
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Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku has been ruled out for an "extended period" after having surgery on his knee. </p>
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The 25-year-old France international moved to Stamford Bridge from RB Leipzig for a reported £52million but suffered an injury in Chelsea's pre-season draw against Borussia Dortmund in Chicago. </p>
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"Nkunku has sustained a knee injury which will rule the forward out for an extended period," Chelsea said in a short statement confirming the attacker had gone under the knife. </p>
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"The 25-year-old has undergone an operation and will now begin a rehabilitation programme with the club's medical department." </p>
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While the club have offered no official timeframe for recovery, some reports have suggested the former Paris St Germain forward could be out until December. </p>
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Nkunku is one of seven summer additions at Chelsea and looked set for a big role under new head coach Mauricio Pochettino before his injury setback. </p>
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