Reporter: Nkunku’s hip injury is not serious and he is expected to return next week
Beijing time on January 7, according to reporter Fabrice Hawkins, Nkunku’s hip injury is not serious and he may return against Middlesbrough or Fulham. He missed Chelsea’s FA Cup third-round tie against Preston, with Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino confirming the player had a hip problem. However, Nkunku’s hip injury is not serious and there is no problem with his physical condition. His absence from the FA Cup game is just a precautionary measure. If all goes well, he will return against Middlesbrough or Fulham next week.