Soccer-Nkunku set for Chelsea debut against Sheffield United

Soccer Football - Bundesliga - RB Leipzig v Schalke 04 - Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany - May 27, 2023 RB Leipzig's Christopher Nkunku celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Annegret Hilse/File Photo

(Reuters) - French forward Christopher Nkunku will be a part of Chelsea's squad for the first time this season when they face Sheffield United this weekend, manager Mauricio Pochettino said on Friday.

Nkunku signed from RB Leipzig in July but required surgery on a knee injury he suffered in pre-season.