Christopher Nkunku expected to need knee surgery in blow for Chelsea

The France forward is understood to have sustained meniscus damage in his left knee and the club fear he will require an operation.

INJURY BLOW: Chelsea’s Christopher Nkunku is expected to need surgery on a knee injury. (Photo by BERTRAND GUAY/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea’s Christopher Nkunku is expected to need surgery on a knee injury and faces the prospect of a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Nkunku was forced off during the first half of Chelsea’s final pre-season friendly against Borussia Dortmund in Chicago last week. The game was played on a dreadful pitch at Soldier Field.