• Nkunku ruled out for extended period after knee surgery.
• Premier League team shared a message about Nkunku’s knee.
• Game ended in a 1-1 draw against Borussia Dortmund.

Chelsea’s forward Nkunku has recently had a knee surgery that will result in an extended period of absence from the field.

The Premier League team shared a message about Nkunku’s knee operation on their official Twitter account.

In the ninth minute of a pre-season friendly match in Chicago, the French striker fell to the ground while holding onto his leg following a tackle.

The game ended in a 1-1 draw against Borussia Dortmund. Nkunku, who had been acquired for a significant fee of around 60 million pounds ($76.32 million), had to be substituted out in the middle of the first half due to apparent discomfort.

The injury deals a setback to Chelsea’s ambitions of reclaiming a spot in the top four this season with newly appointed coach Mauricio Pochettino. This comes as Chelsea, having secured a 12th place finish in the 2022-23 season, aimed for an improved performance.

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