On Saturday, Christopher Nkunku will play his first game for Chelsea at home against Sheffield United.
The 26-year-old forward, who did not play in a competitive game until mid-December, is back in shape after a four-month absence.
Regardless of Chelsea’s miserable form, which has them sitting in 12th place in the Premier League standings, Mauricio Pochettino is probably going to gradually ease his France international into action. Malo Gusto has also made a comeback, but Reece James is currently in danger of being laid off in large part due to a hamstring problem.
Along with Marc Cucurella injury sustained during last weekend 2-0 loss at Everton, goalkeeper Robert Sanchez is visiting a specialist regarding a knee injury.
Lesley Ugochukwu, Trevoh Chalobah, Carney Chukwuemeka, Ben Chilwell, Romeo Lavia, and Wesley Fofana are still not in.
Djordje Petrovic, Chelsea second goalkeeper, is expected to start the game for the first time after making his Goodison Park debut off the bench.
4-2-3-1 Chelsea predicted lineup against Sheffield united
Gk: Petrovic.
Defenders: Gusto, Disasi, Silva, Colwill.
Midfielders: Caicedo, Fernandez.
Forwards:Palmer, Gallagher, Sterling.
Striker: Broja.
Venue, kickoff time and date
The game between Chelsea and Sheffield united is set to begin at 3 p.m. GMT on Saturday, December 17, 2023.
Venue: Stamford Bridge, London.
