RB Leipzig and France forward of Congolese descent Christopher Nkunku will probably miss the Champions League last-16 decider against Manchester City after suffering a thigh injury on the weekend. Nkunku, who has signed a pre-contract agreement to join Chelsea next season, made his first start on Saturday since returning from a knee problem but was hurt again against Borussia Dortmund and substituted late on.Finally a proper signing: Nkunku is coming to Stamford Bridge!The club later confirmed that he had suffered a “minor thigh strain” but was “set for a spell on the sidelines.”##EDITORS_CHOICE##The German side next faces Borussia Monchengladbach at home on March 11 before travelling to Manchester City for the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie three days later.##NAJAVA_MECA_7068009##The first leg finished in a 1-1 draw.Chelsea are understood to have committed to paying more than the €60million release clause in Nkunku’s contract to secure him ahead of time. Nkunku is RB Leipzig’s top goalscorer, with 12 in the league so far.BUNSDESLIGARound 23FridayDortmund – Leipzig 2-1 (2-0)/Reus 21 pen, Can 39/SaturdayAugsburg – Werder 2-1 (1-1)/Beljo 6, Maier 46 – Stage 16/Borussia Monchengladbach – Freiburg 0-0Bochum – Schalke 0-2 (0-1)/Riemann 45 og, Bulter 79/Mainz – Hoffenheim 1-0 (1-0)/Barreiro 33/Union Berlin – Koln 0-0VfB Stuttgart – Bayern 1-2 (0-1)/Perea 88 – De Ligt 39, Choupo-Moting 62/Sunday17:30: (1.60) Leverkusen (4.10) Hertha (6.25)19:30: (2.55) Wolfsburg (3.40) Eintr.Frankfurt (2.95)***odds are subject to change***
