This is undoubtedly the start of a long recovery process for Christopher Nkunku, unfortunate last minute package for the 2022 World Cup on the eve of the departure of the Blues in Doha.
This Saturday, his club, RB Leipzig, communicated on a first diagnosis for his injury, which could keep him away from the field for several months.
Verletzungs-Update #Nkunku:
Christo hat sich am 15. November beim Training der @equipedefrance einen Riss des Außenbandes im linken Knie zugezogen.
Wie lange er ausfallen wird, ist offen;
es gibt verschiedene Behandlungsmöglichkeiten für diese Verletzung.
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— RB Leipzig (@RBLeipzig) November 19, 2022
According to the German club, the French indeed suffered from a tear in the external lateral ligament of the left knee.
“We do not yet know how long he will be out,” said the RBL.
We will provide Christo with the best support so that he can return as soon as possible.
Injured Tuesday evening in training for the Blues in a duel with Eduardo Camavinga, targeted by racist insults following this event, the top scorer in the Bundesliga had to leave his place without delay to Randal Kolo-Muani.
Nkunku spoke this Thursday on social networks, in particular to send a message of support to the Blues and Eduardo Camavinga.
“Now it's time to work with one and only objective: to come back even stronger.
Thank you to all the staff and my teammates for their support.
I will be your first supporter, make us proud!
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