RB Leipzig star Christopher Nkunku has suffered a major injury setback after picking up a thigh strain in the 2-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund on Friday night. Nkunku made his first start in the Bundesliga since November after spraining his knee during France training just days before the World Cup started in Qatar.
The 25-year-old remains the joint-second top goal scorer in the German top-flight despite only having played 18 times for Leipzig this season. Nkunku has now suffered a setback following his knee injury after sustaining a minor thigh strain in the defeat against Dortmund.
football.london understands Chelsea are expected to sign the France international this summer after a pre-contract was agreed with the player. Nkunku has already completed the necessary medical tests ahead of a move to Stamford Bridge with Todd Boehly prepared to activate his £52million release clause ahead of next season.
