Forwards: Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson, Raheem Sterling
Pochettino confirmed that Christopher Nkunku will not be fit enough to return to the squad against Newcastle despite the Frenchman dropping several hints that he was nearing a return to action.
When asked for a timeframe on his return, Pochettino said: “It’s difficult say because we need to assess them day by day. They are in a good condition. Nkunku a little ahead of Lavia. He was doing things with the group last week, still not full recovered to be part of the squad.”
Mykhaylo Mudryk will be hoping to build on his return improvement in form but Sterling’s performances could keep him out of the starting lineup. Armando Broja is fit again and returns to the bench after an impressive cameo against Manchester City, where he won a late penalty.
Chelsea predicted XI to face Newcastle: Sanchez; James, Disasi, Silva, Cucurella; Gallagher, Caicedo, Fernandez; Palmer, Jackson, Sterling.
