Chelsea fans are left in awe as footage reemerges of Reece James and Christopher Nkunku going head to head in shooting battle during training
8 months ago

Chelsea fans are left in awe as footage reemerges of Reece James and Christopher Nkunku going head to head in shooting battle during training

Daily Mail  

Footage has reemerged of Reece James and Christopher Nkunku going head-to-head in a shooting drill in Chelsea training. James managed just 10 Premier League appearances, while Nkunku appeared 11 times in the league after an injury in last year's pre-season preparations curtailed his whole year. 👀 pic.twitter.com/R3JHlg0rG2 — Chelsea FC May 14, 2024 Footage has reemerged of Christopher Nkunku and Reece James going head to head in a shooting challenge It is hoped that both players will get through pre-season without any issues and be fit to help the team next season Nkunku arrived with high expectations following his £53million move from RB Leipzig last summer The video shows both Nkunku and James receiving the ball via a pass, taking a touch, and drilling their shots towards goal. The Blues squad have again travelled to the United States for pre-season, with James and Nkunku both in the travelling party The club are looking to start fresh under Enzo Maresca, who has been appointed as the new manager Fans were left in awe, with one posting on X, formerly Twitter: 'Name a better finisher than Nkunku and Reece James, and I will deactivate immediately,' while another added: 'James is probably the best finisher in our squad, missed him.'

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Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku eager to complete Bayern Munich move: Reports
2 months, 1 week ago

Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku eager to complete Bayern Munich move: Reports

India Today  

Chelsea midfielder Christopher Nkunku appears keen on a return to the Bundesliga, with Bayern Munich pushing to secure his signature. Reports from multiple sources, including Fabrizio Romano, suggest the clubs are in discussions over a potential high-value swap deal that would see promising forward Mathys Tel head to Stamford Bridge. His four-year spell at Leipzig saw him become one of …

Reece James returns to training after more than a month out due to latest hamstring setback as Blues look to build their captains fitness back up
3 months ago

Reece James returns to training after more than a month out due to latest hamstring setback as Blues look to build their captains fitness back up

Daily Mail  

Chelsea captain Reece James returned to first-team training on Friday following his latest hamstring setback which has sidelined him for more than a month. It is welcome news at a time when Chelsea are struggling with defensive injuries, with Benoit Badiashile and Wesley Fofana set to be sidelined until January at least, and Romeo Lavia struggling to be fit to …

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca rules out selling Christopher Nkunku in January
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca rules out selling Christopher Nkunku in January

New York Times  

Enzo Maresca says striker Christopher Nkunku is a big part of his plans at Chelsea and is not going to be sold in January. The France international has started just one Premier League match this season and that was the club’s first game of the campaign against Manchester City three months ago. For sure, he would like to play minutes …

Christopher Nkunku’s state of play at Chelsea: Is a transfer a possibility?
4 months ago

Christopher Nkunku’s state of play at Chelsea: Is a transfer a possibility?

New York Times  

You would expect most players who are currently top scorers at their respective football clubs this season to be rather content and full of confidence right now. With 10 goals from 17 appearances, Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku sits above Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson in the club’s goalscoring charts. After playing the most minutes of any Chelsea player in pre-season, …

Chelsea captain Reece James speaks out following latest injury setback after Enzo Maresca revealed he will miss Saturday's clash with Leicester
4 months ago

Chelsea captain Reece James speaks out following latest injury setback after Enzo Maresca revealed he will miss Saturday's clash with Leicester

Daily Mail  

Reece James has taken to Instagram to deliver a message to fans after suffering another injury setback. Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca revealed at his press conference on Thursday that James will not be available for Saturday's match with Leicester due to struggling with a hamstring problem. Reece James has thanked fans and vowed to bounce back after his latest injury …

Reece James provides injury update as Chelsea captain teases return from latest setback - after playing just 413 minutes since start of last season
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Reece James provides injury update as Chelsea captain teases return from latest setback - after playing just 413 minutes since start of last season

Daily Mail  

Chelsea captain Reece James has offered fans hope he could soon return to action with positive update on his recovery from injury. Reece James has shared a promising update concerning his possible return from injury James shared a series a photos on social media and declared 'hope to see you soon' The defender shared a photo with designer Olaolu Slawn …

Chelsea are dealt ANOTHER injury blow as Mauricio Pochettino reveals Christopher Nkunku could be sidelined for 'three to four weeks' after cameo appearance in Carabao Cup final defeat
1 year ago

Chelsea are dealt ANOTHER injury blow as Mauricio Pochettino reveals Christopher Nkunku could be sidelined for 'three to four weeks' after cameo appearance in Carabao Cup final defeat

Daily Mail  

Christopher Nkunku is set to be out for three to four weeks after picking up yet another injury during Chelsea's Carabao Cup final against Liverpool on Sunday. Pochettino delivered the injury blow ahead of Chelsea's FA Cup fifth round fixture against Leeds on Wednesday, as the west London side look to pick themselves up and compete for another domestic cup …

Chelsea captain Reece James insists he 'hasn't felt this good in a LONG time' after returning from hamstring injury - but admits he must be 'slow and steady' in his recovery to avoid another setback
1 year, 4 months ago

Chelsea captain Reece James insists he 'hasn't felt this good in a LONG time' after returning from hamstring injury - but admits he must be 'slow and steady' in his recovery to avoid another setback

Daily Mail  

Reece James has insisted that he 'hasn't felt this good in a long time' having finally recovered from a lengthy lay-off due to injury. James returned to Chelsea's squad for their London derby clash against Arsenal in October and, having helped Chelsea pick up key points recently, the 23-year-old admitted he can feel his 'strength and fitness building up'. ‘I …

Christopher Nkunku return teased by Mauricio Pochettino ahead of long-awaited Chelsea debut
1 year, 4 months ago

Christopher Nkunku return teased by Mauricio Pochettino ahead of long-awaited Chelsea debut

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mauricio Pochettino said Chelsea could have Christopher Nkunku …

Reece James closes in on return to full training after hamstring injury in major boost to Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino... with Blues captain potentially back for Arsenal clash on October 21
1 year, 5 months ago

Reece James closes in on return to full training after hamstring injury in major boost to Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino... with Blues captain potentially back for Arsenal clash on October 21

Daily Mail  

Reece James is closing in on a return to full training in news that will arrive as a timely boost to Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino. The Blues captain suffered a hamstring injury in August and hasn't played since as he completes his personal rehabilitation programme. Reece James is closing in on a return to full Chelsea training after his hamstring …

Premier League: Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku out with knee injury for extended period
1 year, 7 months ago

Premier League: Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku out with knee injury for extended period

The Hindu  

Chelsea will miss the services of French forward Christopher Nkunku for the earlier part of the season, the Premier League side announced on Tuesday. “Nkunku has sustained a knee injury which will rule the forward out for an extended period. Nkunku joined Chelsea from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig on a six-year contract last month and has only played in the …

Chelsea dealt injury blow as £53m summer signing Christopher Nkunku requires knee surgery and could miss the first TWO MONTHS of the Premier League season
1 year, 7 months ago

Chelsea dealt injury blow as £53m summer signing Christopher Nkunku requires knee surgery and could miss the first TWO MONTHS of the Premier League season

Daily Mail  

Chelsea have been dealt a major blow on the eve of the new season with summer arrival Christopher Nkunku set to need surgery on the knee injury suffered against Borussia Dortmund last week. Christopher Nkunku suffered a knee injury in a pre-season friendly against Borussia Dortmund The forward requires surgery and could miss the first three and a half months …

Chelsea CONFIRM the signing of £53m striker Christopher Nkunku
1 year, 9 months ago

Chelsea CONFIRM the signing of £53m striker Christopher Nkunku

Daily Mail  

Chelsea have confirmed their capture of Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig. Nkunku, who had a buyout clause worth just under £53m in his RB Leipzig contract, should provide much-needed, additional threat to Chelsea’s goal shy attack which new head coach Mauricio Pochettino will be aiming to improve. Chelsea have confirmed their first signing of the summer window, Christopher Nkunku Nkunku, …

Chelsea have signed a gem in Christopher Nkunku – now they must maximise his talents
1 year, 9 months ago

Chelsea have signed a gem in Christopher Nkunku – now they must maximise his talents

New York Times  

Christopher Nkunku would be forgiven for wondering what he is walking into at Chelsea. The bar for competence in the final third of the pitch is now so historically low at Stamford Bridge that Nkunku need not fare much better than Havertz and Timo Werner, Chelsea’s other recent attacking imports from the Bundesliga, to establish himself as part of the …

Reece James goes off injured after 50 minutes in his first game back for Chelsea
2 years, 2 months ago

Reece James goes off injured after 50 minutes in his first game back for Chelsea

Daily Mail  

Chelsea right back Reece James has been forced off with an injury in the Blues' clash with Bournemouth. The right back was playing his first game for the club after picking up a knee injury in October that ruled him out of the World Cup, but signaled he needed to come off just five minutes into the second half and …

Christopher Nkunku has had secret Chelsea medical' before a possible £52.8m move in 2023
2 years, 5 months ago

Christopher Nkunku has had secret Chelsea medical' before a possible £52.8m move in 2023

Daily Mail  

Chelsea will continue their attempts to finalise a move for Christopher Nkunku after stealing a march on their rivals in the race to sign the RB Leipzig forward. Chelsea's groundwork on a deal to land Nkunku next summer is already well underway including the French forward undergoing medical checks in Germany with a Blues orthopedist present. Versatile forward Nkunku, 24, …

Chelsea’s Reece James Shares Throwback Picture with Manchester City's Phil Foden ahead of UEFA Champions League Final
3 years, 10 months ago

Chelsea’s Reece James Shares Throwback Picture with Manchester City's Phil Foden ahead of UEFA Champions League Final

News 18  

Chelsea defender Reece James on Friday posted a throwback picture with Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden as the European heavyweights prepare to face each other in UEFA Champions League final. While Foden is donning Man City’s famous sky blue jersey, James is wearing Chelsea’s white jersey.The picture is from a match between Chelsea FC reserves and Man City’s youth side, …

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