Chelsea’s French striker, Christopher Nkunku, is making notable strides in his rehabilitation process after suffering a knee injury during pre-season.

Nkunku, a pivotal summer acquisition for Chelsea, recently shared an update on his recovery journey via Instagram, revealing his remarkable physical condition and commitment to strength and conditioning exercises in the gym. Notably, the video showcased Nkunku kicking a ball, skillfully performing keepy-ups, and executing quick tricks in an indoor setting.

Although his return to the first-team action is expected in the early part of the New Year, the 25-year-old demonstrates unwavering dedication and determination in his quest to regain fitness. Nkunku, who arrived at Chelsea from RB Leipzig for a reported fee of approximately £52 million, had made a significant impact during the pre-season before the unfortunate knee injury suffered in a friendly match against Borussia Dortmund in Chicago, which necessitated surgery.

His absence left a void in Chelsea’s scoring department, but the team has displayed improvement recently with three consecutive victories across all competitions. The next crucial challenge for Chelsea is a home London derby against joint-Premier League leaders Arsenal on October 21, following the international break.

While some players, such as Axel Disasi and others, remain doubtful or unavailable due to injuries, the potential return of key players like Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, and Benoit Badiashile, combined with Nkunku’s eventual recovery, will significantly strengthen Chelsea’s lineup.