Christopher Nkunku (27) has struggled to reach the levels that he showed during his time at RB Leipzig since arriving at Chelsea in 2023. The France international was bought for €62 million but during his season and a half in London has not yet justified his price tag.
Multiple serious injuries disrupted his debut campaign with Chelsea ruling him out for 36 matches across all competitions, while in his second season, he has so far avoided these problems but has not managed to find consistent game time.
His head coach Enzo Maresca has used the France international more in cup competitions where he frequently earns starts, while in the league he is generally only trusted to make bit-part appearances near the end of matches.
Transfer rumours have begun to swirl and Nkunku has been linked with a return to his formative club Paris Saint-Germain.
Speaking to NewBettingSites.uk, former Chelsea player Chris Sutton stated “I can see Nkunku leaving. Maresca seems reluctant to use his bench and Nkunku hasn’t had enough regular game time. The fact he’s down the pecking order and not getting regular game time, it certainly tells you that Maresca thinks he’s OK, but you need more than OK if you want to push for the Premier League title.”
Sutton continued, “Nkunku had that horrific injury but unless you get regular game time, it’s really difficult to find that rhythm. He is a talented player but it looks like another one where it’s just not going to happen for him at Chelsea.”
GFFN | Nick Hartland
Cecaceimnr
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so far he has more goals than Jackson
Votdeilrsu
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Weecdiost
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Ah nkunku is a good player is just that he is not playing on the right position as number 10 not as 9 play. an placed Chelsea don't sell him
Ciobelmpry
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Nkunku is a quality player.The goal he scored against Bournemouth that got Chelsea three points is top quality.The problem is that he is not a striker.He is a no 10 role attacker.Chelsea should try Palmer right wing and Nkunku no 10 role like Pochettino used.Sell Madueke is also an option.
madueke is not for sell
paccelmru
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for selling mandueke you're very wrong my guy
mzilak53
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The day Chelsea FC sack Enzo Maresca I will not defend him I will not say anything.
I agree Maresca has destroyed Carney and Nkunku
Strength1999
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Nkunku is a quality player.The goal he scored against Bournemouth that got Chelsea three points is top quality.The problem is that he is not a striker.He is a no 10 role attacker.Chelsea should try Palmer right wing and Nkunku no 10 role like Pochettino used.Sell Madueke is also an option.
ChelseaFC_Addict
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The day Chelsea FC sack Enzo Maresca I will not defend him I will not say anything.
ChelseaFC_Addict
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Nkuku is natural number 10 and not number 9. I don't understand why Enzo Maresca don't substitute Cole Palmer even if he's playing trash 🗑️😞 or Bench him and start Nkuku as number 10. Cole Palmer, Jackson and Enzo Maresca are the biggest reason why Chelsea FC performances have dropped to this extent. Sign a reasonable number 9 and start playing Nkuku as number 10. Cole Palmer alone can't manage and Jackson is useless in most of the games.
Cole Palmer will get Enzo Maresca sacked at Chelsea FC. Anyone can see how big headed that boy is. He's arrogant and selfish he thinks he's Messi and that's why Pep Guardiola sold him! The day Enzo get sacked I will not be surprised
lekabemors
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Nkuku is natural number 10 and not number 9. I don't understand why Enzo Maresca don't substitute Cole Palmer even if he's playing trash 🗑️😞 or Bench him and start Nkuku as number 10. Cole Palmer, Jackson and Enzo Maresca are the biggest reason why Chelsea FC performances have dropped to this extent. Sign a reasonable number 9 and start playing Nkuku as number 10. Cole Palmer alone can't manage and Jackson is useless in most of the games.
lekabemors
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Enzo Maresca, talk to your Bosses and get Duran from Aston villa please please 🙏
Adamudegunner
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We need him at arsenal
mekemoprt
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he's good not in the Premier league but in the conference league
Yuecmopsuy
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Shame, I think he needs more actual game time to prove how good he is. Put him in for Neto or Sancho.