Where I see Nkunku playing for Chelsea – Pochettino

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is pondering whether to start Christopher Nkunku today against Crystal Palace.

Nkunku played and scored in defeat at Newcastle United on the weekend. He’s now banked an hour in two appearances.

Pochettino said: “At the moment he is coming back from injury his best position is more like a 10 or a 9, more than the left or right side like a winger. To cope with the demands of the Premier League and what the team needs, it’s better in these positions.

“He is now starting to understand the Premier League, that teams are very aggressive and the football is very different to other countries.

“It’s good for him, more minutes. He will adapt little by little, but scoring will help him adapt quicker.”