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Noni Madueke celebrates Chelsea's second

Euro wrap: Chelsea beat Servette, Larne edged by Imps

Chelsea laboured to an unconvincing 2-0 win over Servette in the first leg of their Conference League play-off at Stamford Bridge, second-half goals from Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke sufficient to give Enzo Maresca's side the lead in the tie.

Soccer • 22 Aug 24

Christopher Nkunku and Mauricio Pochettino during Chelsea training on Monday

Pochettino signals imminent Chelsea debut for Nkunku

Mauricio Pochettino confirmed Christopher Nkunku is likely to make his Chelsea debut during Tuesday's EFL Cup quarter-final against Newcastle at Stamford Bridge but urged fans not to expect him to instantly solve his team's problems.

Soccer • 18 Dec 23

Christopher Nkunku of Chelsea goes down with an injury

Chelsea's new signing Nkunku suffers knee injury

Chelsea's new signing Christopher Nkunku was substituted with a knee injury early in Wednesday's pre-season draw with Borussia Dortmund at Soldier Field stadium in Chicago, which had hosted an Ed Sheeran concert at the weekend.

Soccer • 03 Aug 23

Christopher Nkunku took the Bundesliga by storm after arriving at RB Leipzig from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2019

Nkunku joins Chelsea from RB Leipzig

Chelsea have completed the signing of France international Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig.

Soccer • 20 Jun 23

Karim Benzema is among those ruled out of the World Cup for France

Deschamps confident France can cope with injuries

Defending World Cup champions France may have been rocked by the withdrawal of Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema but manager Didier Deschamps insists his squad can cope with their growing injury list.

Soccer • 21 Nov 22

Son has resumed training in a carbon mask

World Cup digest: Masked man Son hoping to be ready

South Korea captain Son Heung-min said he is unsure if he can play in all their matches, while France have been dealt another injury blow after Christopher Nkunku was ruled out of the World Cup in Qatar.

Soccer • 16 Nov 22