Christopher Nkunku drops three-word hint over Chelsea injury return ahead of Newcastle

 

Writing on X, formerly Twitter, he said:

"Thank you all for your messages *praying emoji* *birthday cake emoji* big love *red love heart*. See you soon *fingers crossed emoji* *red balloon emoji*."

Should the trip to St James' Park come too soon for the forward, the home fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion could be earmarked as his competitive debut.

If his return is further delayed, a trip to Old Trafford may be the game.