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\u201cNkunku a bit ahead of Lavia, he\u2019s doing things with the group, last week, but still not full recovery to be a part of the squad. <\/p>\n
Pochettino has also discussed expectations about an immediate impact from Nkunku, who will be tasked with adapting from the Bundesliga.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou are in Chelsea, there is always expectations, he comes from an issue, he needs time and patience to compete and play in the competition,\u201d Pochettino added. <\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s not used to and recovering the feelings, he\u2019s a player from Europe and the Bundesliga, he needs to recover from the injury and to know the league, different things to adapt quickly and perform at his best.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Blues are also waiting on the return of centre-back Wesley Fofana, who suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in July. <\/p>\n
But a return to the grass brings optimism of a return to boost the Blues\u2019 options at the back.<\/p>\n
\u201cFofana, it was nice to see him run on the grass,\u201d said the Argentine. \u201cIt\u2019s a massive motivation to be there, to see him after a long time out of the pitch. It\u2019s good for him to start feeling the grass.\u201d<\/p>\n