Mauricio Pochettino receives a message from Christopher Nkunku as the ideal Chelsea return date is made public.

Later this season, Christopher Nkunku hopes to return from injury with a trophy.

Christopher Nkunku was overjoyed to see Chelsea advance to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.

The former RB Leipzig player watched on as Nicolas Jackson led Mauricio Pochettino’s team to a 1-0 victory over Brighton at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night.

As they stood behind the home dugout in support of their Blues teammates, Thiago Silva, Noni Madueke, Wesley Fofana, Carney Chukwuemeka, Benoit Badiashile, and Reece James joined Nkunku.

While they were unable to participate on the field, their support was still felt by players like Alfie Gilchrist, Josh Brooking, and Alex Matos, who were selected to sit on the bench from the academy.

Nkunku posted a celebratory message to his Instagram story after the match with the caption, “Next round [green tick and clapping emoji.

The fourth-round matchup between Chelsea and Blackburn Rovers will now take place on November 1st.Despite joining Chelsea earlier this summer, the France international has yet to play in a competitive match for the club, and when he returns from injury, he’ll be itching to win some hardware.

During Nkunku’s final preseason match against Borussia Dortmund, the west Londoner suffered a knee injury.

The 25-year-old forward is now intensifying his rehabilitation with Chelsea’s medical staff after having surgery in the intervening period. Nkunku’s potential continued absence would deal the Blues a serious setback in their quest for a Champions League qualifying spot this season.

Pochettino could make a splash upon his return from the hospital if he is able to stay in the Carabao Cup, though. The Carabao Cup quarterfinal is scheduled for the week starting December 18, with the semifinal beginning the following week in January.

Then, on Sunday, February 25, 2024, the championship game will be held.
Right now, it’s unclear exactly when Nkunku will be able to return from his injury.
If Chelsea can advance further in the Carabao Cup, Pochettino will be desperate to get him back in the starting lineup as soon as possible.

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Todd Boehly makes a critical $305 million Chelsea transfer decision, To clarify Mauricio Pochettino’s stance

News regarding the transfer of Todd Boehly from Chelsea suggests that, following a rocky start at Stamford Bridge, Mauricio Pochettino might stand to gain from those plans.

The plans for the January transfer window have already been teased by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. Chelsea overhauled Mauricio Pochettino’s squad last summer with over £400 million spent, bringing their total expenditures since purchasing the club to over $1 billion.

While Christopher Nkunku, Romeo Lavia, Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson, and Moises Caicedo all signed, Moises Caicedo left Brighton and Hove Albion for a British-record fee.
The club hierarchy’s investment hasn’t yielded results on the field thus far, necessitating a shift in approach.

After the club’s disappointing start to the season, former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf recently accused the American billionaire of ruining the organization.
“It’s incredible what the club has developed into only two years after their Champions League victory.
He told CasinosEnLigne, “I’m disgusted by it.

“I don’t have anything against Todd Boehly, but they need to make changes right away or else they’ll ruin the club,” he said.
I believe those in charge of hiring are primarily at fault.

The board has neglected to balance the team, but it’s acceptable to sign young players to long-term contracts if they’re dedicated.

Boehly isn’t anticipated to rein in his spending despite the criticism.
Bloomberg claims that sources close to the ownership have said that additional funds could be borrowed to continue investing in the playing group.

As part of their investment in the transfer market, it is understood that Boehly and Clearlake are thinking about borrowing up to £250 million ($305 million).

According to the report, Bank of America Corp.
and the club have already agreed to loans totaling £800 million.
provide ownership with advice regarding their next actions.

The update comes after it was revealed that Chelsea had raised £500 million from Ares Management to complete their Stamford Bridge renovation. It also comes after concerns about Pochettino’s position at the club.

It would be more obvious that Boehly wants to stick with the head coach if more money were offered to the Argentine. Only time will tell how much Boehly is willing to spend on new players after already emptying his wallet.