Chelsea: Fresh Christopher Nkunku injury blow hands Leeds United boost ahead of FA Cup clash
Leeds United may have received a new boost ahead of their FA Cup clash with Chelsea after Christopher Nkunku picked up a new blow, as shared by talkSPORT.
Mauricio Pochettino shared in his pre-match press conference that the attacker will be out for three or four weeks, although it was hinted he could be out for longer.
This news will have come as a boost to Leeds’ chances, with Nkunku joining a long injury list at Stamford Bridge and a weakened team likely to be named.
Leeds United will be up for the Chelsea clash
This one is always a fiery affair as it is, but the added pressure of a knockout game in the FA Cup is always likely to add fuel to the fire – and Leeds will smell blood after Chelsea’s recent run of frustrating results and injury blows.
The Blues have won just twice in their last seven games in all competitions, piling the pressure on Pochettino’s job, with a negative result against Leeds looking likely to spell an early end to his time as Chelsea manager.
Pressure has mounted on the Chelsea boss after his side fell to a 1-0 extra-time defeat against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final, with his players now likely to be tired after playing 120 minutes.
Daniel Farke’s men, meanwhile, have won their last six games in all competitions, and are unbeaten in 12 games, a run that stretches back to New Year’s Day, having not lost this calendar year.
Leeds will travel to Stamford Bridge, with fans likely following in their numbers as they always do hoping to see a cup upset against their old rivals, with the added sweetener of the opposition boss’ job being on the line.
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