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Chelsea Boss Pochettino ‘Worried’ By Nkunku Injury

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2 years ago

January 12, 2024

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino admits he is “worried” by France forward Christopher Nkunku’s latest injury setback.

Nkunku has missed Chelsea’s last two games with a hip problem after being sidelined for much of the season due to a knee injury.

The 26-year-old has made only one Premier League start since his close-season move from Leipzig and Pochettino conceded on Friday that the latest setback is “complicated”.

“I am worried about the situation of Nkunku. (It has been) now 10 days that he can’t train. We’re assessing him,” Pochettino told reporters ahead of Saturday’s London derby against Fulham.

“He suffered a small issue and it became complicated. After six months that we were waiting for him, he was so close to feeling comfortable.

“We’re disappointed. We want him as soon as possible.”

Nkunku was made to wait until December for his first start following a prolonged recovery from his pre-season knee problem.

He scored on his top-flight debut in the 2-1 defeat at Wolves on Christmas Eve and he made his full debut three days later against Crystal Palace.

Nkunku’s fresh absence places further pressure on Pochettino’s limited attacking options, with Nicolas Jackson on Africa Cup of Nations duty for Senegal at present.

Pochettino urged Chelsea to beat Fulham this weekend to erase the frustration from Tuesday’s shock defeat at second tier Middlesbrough in the first leg of the League Cup semi-finals.

“It’s true that after the first 90 minutes we are 1-0 down. We need to keep the belief, the team is preparing well. I’m so sure we’ll do a good job,” Pochettino said.

“But when you lose a game to a Championship team, you need to accept the criticism. We have the chance on Saturday to put all these bad feelings out by performing in the right way.”

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EPL: ‘Go For Alvarez’ – Paul Merson Hands Arsenal Two Signings To Make

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has handed his old club two signings to make in the summer.

Merson wants Arsenal to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez and a new midfielder.

“I would get a centre forward this summer, I would go for Julian Alvarez,” Merson said on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast.

“I am a big fan. If they could get him, I would. I still think they probably need another midfield player as well.”

Arsenal is expected to bolster its squad in the summer after winning the Premier League title ahead of Manchester City this season.

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EPL: Wayne Rooney Picks Most Improved Player This Season

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May 26, 2026

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Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has picked the Red Devils defender Luke Shaw as the most improved player in the Premier League following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Speaking on his BBC podcast, Rooney said, “I think, for me, Luke Shaw. I think Luke Shaw has been the most improved player this season.

“I know he is an experienced player now, but I think his level this season has been much better than it has been in recent seasons.

“People might look at Kobbie Mainoo but I don’t think he’s improved. It was just the fact he wasn’t playing under the former manager so it wasn’t good or bad.”

Shaw enjoyed one of his most consistent seasons at Man United and started all of Man United’s Premier League games.

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EPL: Maresca Signs Three-year Contract To Replace Guardiola At Man City

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May 26, 2026

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Former Chelsea and Leicester City manager, Enzo Maresca has signed a three-year contract with Manchester City.

Maresca will now replace Pep Guardiola, who took charge of his last game on Sunday – a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, wrote on X on Tuesday: “Enzo Maresca has already signed a three-year deal as Manchester City’s new manager.

“Agreement until June 2029 and new chapter to start soon at #MCFC, with Maresca fully involved in the transfer strategy.

“Here we go, 100% confirmed.”

Maresca has been out of work since he left Stamford Bridge in January this year and has snubbed offers while waiting for the City job.