Following a pre-match press conference held by Mauricio Pochettino before the FA Cup fixture played against Preston by Chelsea, the head coach confirmed that the club’s main attacker Christopher Nkunku will not start the game but will be included in the squad ahead of the tie.
The Blues however won the fixture against Preston on Saturday, January 6, 2024, by a comprehensive scoreline of 4-0, the main highlight of the fixture was Christopher Nkunku who is an important player for the Blues’ absence on the pitch as reports now speculate that the French international has picked up a new hip injury that will keep him out of the squad for another three weeks.