Chelsea boss, Mauricio Pochettino says Christopher Nkunku may play a big part in the Blues game against Sheffield United in Saturday’s Premier League.

Recall that Nkunku has been out injured for six months. The 26-year-old had surgery in August and has yet to make a Premier League appearance for his new club.

However, Saturday’s game will be his first start in the colours of Chelsea.

Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Friday, Pochettino said: “It’s a big motivation for us, for his team-mates, and the fans to see a player that should be important for us being in the squad for the first time.

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“It’s very good news for us and it’s time to be calm and quiet because we don’t want to put the pressure on him.”

Nkunku scored 16 goals in 25 games in the German Bundesliga last season and has won 10 caps for his country.

He was Pochettino’s first signing after the Argentine took charge at Stamford Bridge in May but was injured in a challenge with Borussia Dortmund’s Mats Hummels.

Before his injury, Nkunku had impressed during Chelsea’s pre-season tour of the United States by scoring three goals in five games.

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