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Mauricio Pochettino reveals new Christopher Nkunku injury blow after the forward missed Chelsea's FA Cup win with a 'hip problem'... leaving the Blues sweating on his fitness

Mauricio Pochettino has revealed Chelsea have new injury concerns over Christopher Nkunku after the forward missed their FA Cup tie against Preston.

The French forward was not in the Blues squad for their 4-0 win against the Championship side in the third round.

Pochettino confirmed post-match that an injury problem had led to his absence.

'He wasn't involved because he suffered after training a problem in his hip,' Pochettino said.

'We need to see if he can be ready for the next few games.'

Christopher Nkunku complained of a hip problem following a training session on Friday

Christopher Nkunku complained of a hip problem following a training session on Friday

Mauricio Pochettino confirmed Nkunku had been forced out of the tie with the injury concern

Mauricio Pochettino confirmed Nkunku had been forced out of the tie with the injury concern

Nkunku has made four appearances for Chelsea since returning from a knee injury last month

Nkunku has made four appearances for Chelsea since returning from a knee injury last month

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