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Chelsea's Mauricio Pochettino faces a significant setback as striker Christopher Nkunku is set for an extended period on the sidelines following knee surgery. The unfortunate news comes just before their Premier League opener against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Nkunku, a recent £52 million signing from RB Leipzig, sustained the knee injury during Chelsea's final pre-season match against Borussia Dortmund in Chicago. The match ended in a 1-1 draw with a late equalizer from Mason Burstow. The injury occurred in the 22nd minute after a challenge with Borussia Dortmund's Mats Hummels.

Chelsea officially confirmed the injury, stating that Nkunku would be out for a significant period due to the knee injury. He has already undergone surgery and will now commence his rehabilitation under the supervision of the club's medical team.

Despite an impressive performance during Chelsea's tour of the United States, where Nkunku netted three goals, his history of injuries is a cause for concern. Notably, he missed the 2022 World Cup due to a knee injury suffered while training with his national team. He made a delayed return to action with Leipzig in February, yet still managed to finish as the joint-top scorer in the Bundesliga with 16 goals from 25 appearances.

In Nkunku's absence, Pochettino will have to rely on his other attacking options, including summer signing Nicolas Jackson. Although Pochettino has a pool of players like Raheem Sterling, Mykhailo Mudryk, and Noni Madueke, the loss of Nkunku undoubtedly leaves a void in Chelsea's lineup ahead of the new season.

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