Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku, who returned from injury, made his debut against Newcastle in the Carabao Cup. Mauricio Pochettino expressed caution, not wanting to put too much pressure on Nkunku. Reece James, Chelsea's captain, is set to undergo surgery for a hamstring injury and is expected to be out for more than three months. Pochettino remains uncertain about James' surgery. The team won the Carabao Cup quarter-final against Newcastle, with Nkunku playing a role in the game. Pochettino is careful with Nkunku's involvement, emphasizing the need for him to feel 100% before playing. Chelsea's victory in the Carabao Cup was achieved through a penalty shootout, with Chelsea winning 4-2. Reece James confirmed his surgery on Instagram and addressed the negativity he has received. Mauricio Pochettino provided positive updates on James' surgery and emphasized the need to support him. Pochettino also hinted at Lavia's progress and expressed caution about Nkunku's role against Wolves.
Reece James injury timeline revealed as Mauricio Pochettino handed positive surgery update 🔵| #CFC https://t.co/guvL0pBoZ8
A rant 🗣️ Nkunku 🤔 James ⌚ Wolves 🐺 Lavia ✅ Every word from Mauricio Pochettino | @scott_trotter https://t.co/fQitTkIATU
Nkunku role revealed for Chelsea vs Wolves as fiery Pochettino goes on rant and drops Lavia hint | @BobbyVincentFL 🔵 #CFC https://t.co/ogcq49nQOd
"We are helping him to be strong and to be positive" 💪 Mauricio Pochettino on Reece James who had surgery to try and fix a recurring hamstring injury this week 🔵⬇️ https://t.co/wPYh3w98IR
Chelsea and England defender Reece James has undergone surgery to correct his recurring hamstring injury 🔹 James made a statement on Instagram thanking people for their support but also calling out “hate and negativity” he has received since his latest setback 💬 https://t.co/S7uMe8RPUg
🚨 Reece James posts long message on Instagram where he confirms he has undergone surgery on his hamstring. Chelsea captain also speaks about some of the hate he has been receiving since his latest setback. #CFC https://t.co/VrCoTduyhc
Reece James, the Chelsea defender, is set to have surgery on a hamstring injury which could rule him out for up to four months Read the full story here ⬇️ https://t.co/lPfA5XAgz2
Chelsea make huge Reece James surgery decision as Mauricio Pochettino faces injury reality https://t.co/gyJ3t2U9d3 https://t.co/i4PV5RdVoK
🚨🔵 Chelsea captain Reece James set to undergo hamstring surgery in Finland — decision has been made with player and club staff involved. He’s expected to be back in April, set to miss more than three months this season, as @SamiMokbel81_DM reported. https://t.co/ulw5J5qXTl
Pochettino gives Nkunku secret instruction and is furious with Palmer decision in Chelsea win | @BobbyVincentFL 🔵 #CFC https://t.co/ewR1B6psM8
Performance ❌ Nkunku ⌚️ Penalties 🙌 Fernandez 🤢 Every word from Mauricio Pochettino following a dramatic win over Newcastle | @scott_trotter #cfc https://t.co/5K4PLe3BHc
Chelsea 1 Newcastle 1 (Chelsea win 4-2 on pens) Chelsea into Carabao Cup semi-finals as Newcastle pay the penalty for Kieran Trippier mistake . . . and shoot-out miss ⬇️Read below |✍️@allyrudd_times https://t.co/HI3jp0UQ3m
A PENALTY SHOOTOUT VICTORY! 😆 @BobbyVincentFL reacts as Chelsea are through to the semi finals of the Carabao Cup after defeating Newcastle 4-2 on penalties following a last minute equaliser from Mudryk! 🤪 https://t.co/jaLtd8x31z
Christopher Nkunku finally makes his long-awaited Chelsea debut 💙 https://t.co/m4mtD3XMoZ
Christopher Nkunku makes his Chelsea debut! Follow here for live updates 👇 https://t.co/WX0WBL4CHC
🚨 Chelsea 0-1 Newcastle WILSON OPENS THE SCORING! ⚽️ 📻 Commentary - https://t.co/VJgUHnqdM1 https://t.co/XlmN7aVFw6
🚨 We're underway at Stamford Bridge It's Chelsea v Newcastle! 🔥 Tap below for full match commentary #BringItOn
TEAM NEWS IS IN! 🤩 @BobbyVincentFL provides a match preview ahead of the Blues' Carabao Cup quarter final against Newcastle 👀 https://t.co/OKoS8gXrtI
Join @BobbyVincentFL + @scott_trotter for all of the pre-match build-up ahead of tonight's Carabao Cup quarter-final tie between Chelsea and Newcastle 🔵 #CFC https://t.co/nGdBT2tZRd
Nkunku plan 👀 Lavia latest ❌ Newcastle 👊 Carabao Cup 🏆 Club World Cup 🤔 Every word from Mauricio Pochettino ahead of Chelsea vs Newcastle | @scott_trotter https://t.co/EhiPjkn9Jd
Pochettino confirms Nkunku is in line for his Chelsea debut against Newcastle tomorrow - but warned fans not to put too much pressure on him to transform their season. Story: https://t.co/8QG6lHWbDM
🔵🇫🇷 Pochettino on Nkunku: “He can maybe play 20 minutes tomorrow. The priority is to feel 100%”. “My worry is to put too much pressure on him now that he's arrived and to make us win every single game… …it's not going to be like this. He needs time”. https://t.co/h8RtWWgy7y
🗣 "He needs to find himself, feel the competition, and adapt." Mauricio Pochettino does not want Christopher Nkunku to come under too much pressure following his return from injury 🔵 https://t.co/esrMZMRrXN
Christopher Nkunku Chelsea role revealed as Mauricio Pochettino has anxious Reece James wait | @BobbyVincentFL 🔵 #CFC https://t.co/i4neYTiAYZ
🗣 "In the next few days, we will see, and we will know." Mauricio Pochettino remains unsure whether Chelsea captain Reece James will require surgery following a hamstring injury 🔵 https://t.co/uq6KIhGEmT
🔵 Pochettino: “Lavia is still not ready. Nkunku trained well today and he has the possibility to be involved in some minutes tomorrow”. “Surgery for Reece James? We still don't know. In the next few days we will see and know the possibilities of the options”. https://t.co/dy05XgfWj7
Pochettino says he still doesn't know if Reece James needs surgery...next few days will know. #CFC
How Chelsea can line-up with Cole Palmer and Christopher Nkunku vs Newcastle after tactic change #CFC | @tomcoley49 👉https://t.co/Kw601bLMrF https://t.co/Kw601bLMrF
Mauricio Pochettino can finally unleash dream Chelsea attack vs Newcastle with brand new tactic #CFC | @tomcoley49 👉https://t.co/W2IdpRrv6Y https://t.co/W2IdpRrv6Y
🗣️ Ben Chilwell instruction 🎈 Christopher Nkunku embrace ➕ And more moments missed from Chelsea's 2-0 win over Sheffield United #CFC | @BobbyVincentFL https://t.co/qrdVFC1sL6
❌ Chelsea mistake 👊 Palmer impact 🤔Enzo decision 🔵 And more Every word from Mauricio Pochettino following Chelsea's win over Sheffield United | @scott_trotter #cfc https://t.co/v6BWZi8AVp
What Christopher Nkunku did before kick-off as Mauricio Pochettino makes him wait for Chelsea debut 🔵| #CFC https://t.co/ZwZcB3Jn1F
🔵 Pochettino: “Christopher Nkunku is on the bench — it will be an important boost for the team”. “We hope he can be a big player for us in time. We can't put too much pressure on him because of how much time he's had away but for sure, it's fantastic to have him back”. ✨🇫🇷 https://t.co/QUeorXa3EZ
Christopher Nkunku faces defining Chelsea moment as Mauricio Pochettino makes £400m promise | @BobbyVincentFL 🔵 #CFC https://t.co/9YrkS8Jgd9
😬Reece James 🤔Christopher Nkunku 😐Romeo Lavia Latest Chelsea injury news for Sheffield United #CFC 👉https://t.co/MQl8sqHBvh https://t.co/MQl8sqHBvh