changes as Christopher Nkunku injury update given…..

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The striker was once again ruled out of the upcoming match, so Christopher Nkunku will have to wait for his eagerly anticipated Chelsea debut. The team’s continued careful management of their prize asset left supporters disappointed, as they had hoped to see their prize asset against Brighton on Sunday.

Nkunku is still sidelined as the Blues prepare to play again, this time at Old Trafford against Manchester United on Wednesday. Prior to the match, Pochettino responded, “No [he’s not available],” in response to a question concerning the 26-year-old. I hope he returns soon. Tomorrow he is not involved.

“I believe the key is to evaluate each day as we always tell you. I believe we should exercise caution because there are moments when we become ecstatic and want the player right away.”

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Three modifications are taken into account.

Conor Gallagher’s suspension for the match will force Pochettino to make at least one change against Erik ten Hag’s Red Devils. This season, the 23-year-old has started every league game and captained half of them while Reece James and Ben Chilwell were sidelined.

James is back after being sent off against Newcastle, which prevented him from playing in the victory over Brighton. Due to injury, Malo Gusto is still out, which allows for a change in the backline.

This raises concerns about the defense’s composition because Axel Disasi isn’t the most effective player to play on the right side of a four-man rearguard. Levi Colwill may continue to play left back, but Marc Cucurella will also be back after serving out his own suspension.

Then there’s the matter of how Cole Palmer will fit in following a minor knock he sustained during practice prior to the Seagulls victory. Football.london provides answers to those queries here.

Sack forecast.

Ten Hag’s employment at Manchester United may be in jeopardy in the coming weeks, according to former Arsenal player Paul Merson, should the team lose to Chelsea. “I’m not exaggerating when I say that Manchester United’s game against Newcastle was one of the most one-sided matches I’ve ever seen in the Premier League,” he wrote in Sportskeeda.

“I felt embarrassed about it. The way United played and the lack of effort they put forth shocked me.” “Manchester United is one of those teams that turns up in these games,” Merson continued. Despite their recent string of poor performances, they do have a talent for staying just afloat.

“I fail to see how Ten Hag can stay in his position if they lose to Bayern, Bournemouth, and Chelsea. But they will definitely defeat Bournemouth, and they have a good chance of defeating Bayern Munich, who have already advanced to the Round of 16.

Go here to read the entire account and his match prediction.

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