Mauricio Pochettino says Christopher Nkunku and Malo Gusto could be available for next week’s Premier League trip to Liverpool.
The French duo have returned to full training after spells on the sideline and closing in on returns, though will miss Friday’s FA Cup fourth round visit of Aston Villa.
Forward Nkunku, who spent the first half of the season sidelined with a knee injury, has been out more recently with a hip injury missing Chelsea’s last four games.
Right-back Gusto sat out Tuesday’s 6-1 Carabao Cup, semi-final second leg victory against Middlesbrough.
Pochettino said: ‘They could be available for Liverpool on Wednesday, could be. We need to see how they are, how they evolve in the next few days. We are positive but we will see. But they are not going to be available for tomorrow.’
Next Wednesday’s Premier League game at Anfield will be a dress rehearsal for next month’s Carabao Cup final after Liverpool joined Chelsea in booking a place in the Wembley showpiece by overcoming Fulham last night.
Pochettino said: ‘It’s going to be a tough opponent. It’s a massive challenge for us. I think it has the ingredients, the final, for a massive challenge for us. It’s going to be good to face Liverpool. It’s going to be tough but a great final.’
zihabdktuz
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good news
depaeiklr
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please don't play nkunku, Aston villa are rough leave him for the Liverpool games before those villa defenders will get him injured
lawalidris
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as if you fans of man city likes Chelsea, you won't smell that league.
That's what you said last season, and City did not only win the Premier league but FA and Champions League for the first time. We gonna win it again. We don't care if your team is still struggling to finish amongst the 10.
Vieadety
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We don’t need this players against Liverpool game
Yesterday defense was okay and good And dose players yesterday was so great
Vieadety
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We don’t need this players against Liverpool game
Nkunku is an injury player
Vieadety
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We don’t need this players against Liverpool game
Gusto don’t know how to cross ball
Koseklprz
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Chelsea for ever
Koseklprz
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We don’t need this players against Liverpool game
What do you mean we don’t need this player against Liverpool game they need them bro
Koseklprz
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We don’t need this players against Liverpool game
What how
Vieadety
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We don’t need this players against Liverpool game
Niabkmouyz
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wer r tired of hearing Abt nkuku injuries,if his fit let just c him on the field rather than always playing hide n seek with our emotions
u are right
ninaklpst
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Don't worry we'll upset you guys so that City can win 4 title in a row don't and you will be like Arsenal bottle FC🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫
why all this noise we know who will win the league already, no other than City
Mikll
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there are going to be a surprise it will not be Chelsea Day to play but they will shock Liverpool in result. mark my word
90 minutes is not over and your talking g plenty . Remember this comment and this day. I’ll be here to attack you after the match.
Ducmoptuy
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i think on nkuku as chelsea we need the replacement of him is doing nothing enjury after enjury wat kind of a player is he
Homackmsy
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A must win game for Chelsea
as if you fans of man city likes Chelsea, you won't smell that league.
samolpumpin
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pray 🙏🏽 for Liverpool dey would walk alone
respect bruh.... indeed u are a genuine football fans aje
samolpumpin
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You say that every game. Summer you all said chelsea would be top of the league and will challenge for the title. The football will talk on the field. Winning or Loosing EFL not important the EPL is what maaters this season. But i understand chelsea deem this very important and they also deem top 10 spot.Liverpool aiming for higher levels
well said dear .... we are in for d league 💯
Biodilmnyz
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and it will end in tears for Chelsea faithfuls
Keep your self out of the getaway blue is the colour 😀😃
Biodilmnyz
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We still need them in the team for the Liverpool game
limengoeng
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Next week, Pochettino and his team will travel to Liverpool.
wilbard10
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good news
Dopcilortu
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yes, one club wanting to win the league while another wants to get into top 10. wow, there are really levels to this stuff
Don't worry we'll upset you guys so that City can win 4 title in a row don't and you will be like Arsenal bottle FC🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫
Richardoghale
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A must win game for Chelsea
I love you bro ❤️💯
lawalidris
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A must win game for Chelsea
sazaknpyz
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Same way you guys say your winning the league ever season and you make City win in the end its no difference
yes, one club wanting to win the league while another wants to get into top 10. wow, there are really levels to this stuff
Kayklortyz
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and it will end in tears for Chelsea faithfuls
Dopcilortu
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You praying for liverpool thanks for the prayers. I am prayingfor chelsea inreturn to atleast finish in top 10 in EPL. Chelsea fans alone hyping up this game we dont see it important. Maybe if we had better teams like City it would motivate us. klopp might even use the B team in that final
Please abeg win the league we can't stand City winning another title its embarrassing really i pray you do 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Dopcilortu
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You say that every game. Summer you all said chelsea would be top of the league and will challenge for the title. The football will talk on the field. Winning or Loosing EFL not important the EPL is what maaters this season. But i understand chelsea deem this very important and they also deem top 10 spot.Liverpool aiming for higher levels
Same way you guys say your winning the league ever season and you make City win in the end its no difference
Luyabdmp
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You say that every game. Summer you all said chelsea would be top of the league and will challenge for the title. The football will talk on the field. Winning or Loosing EFL not important the EPL is what maaters this season. But i understand chelsea deem this very important and they also deem top 10 spot.Liverpool aiming for higher levels
Lol not your fault
Kattyranking
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wer r tired of hearing Abt nkuku injuries,if his fit let just c him on the field rather than always playing hide n seek with our emotions
sezceikluz
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pray 🙏🏽 for Liverpool dey would walk alone
You praying for liverpool thanks for the prayers. I am prayingfor chelsea inreturn to atleast finish in top 10 in EPL. Chelsea fans alone hyping up this game we dont see it important. Maybe if we had better teams like City it would motivate us. klopp might even use the B team in that final
sezceikluz
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there are going to be a surprise it will not be Chelsea Day to play but they will shock Liverpool in result. mark my word
You say that every game. Summer you all said chelsea would be top of the league and will challenge for the title. The football will talk on the field. Winning or Loosing EFL not important the EPL is what maaters this season. But i understand chelsea deem this very important and they also deem top 10 spot.Liverpool aiming for higher levels
Fubaost
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Liverpool is a good team at the moment my friend don't even mention them in your updates
hahelnprt
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all Liverpool FC fans Mauricio pochettino disrespecting Liverpool FC ⚪🔴
pasaelnsz
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let them come, our big guns are ready
Cinabdkry
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there are going to be a surprise it will not be Chelsea Day to play but they will shock Liverpool in result. mark my word
mikeleefrancis
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Every body should return but the winner is Liverpool.
We will see
RealAnfield
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Every body should return but the winner is Liverpool.
Jodalmpuz
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pray 🙏🏽 for Liverpool dey would walk alone
Rehcdmsuyz
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we don't care whether they will be available or not what we want is to secure our opportunity to the victory 💯 through hardworking!
Pubabeipry
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With Gusto and Chillwell you will see a big change in the team
Bigfan193
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You’re at Chelsea for only 7 months and even though the team is not playing well you have made it to a CUP FINAL. I hope if you pick the right team to face Liverpool, some of this young players will get their first silverware.
Somieboi
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Imagine Chilwell and Gusto in that left and right back 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
zihabdktuz
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maybe 🤔🧐