18. Christopher Nkunku

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

First time since Hazard we have a player who at least in a somewhat weaker league has demonstrated he can create a goal out of nothing on his own. Very well rounded, versatile attacker . Always sceptical with bundesliga signings but he has been the  best in the country for the the last 1-2 seasons . But what I am sure of is that other than Mudryk or Sterling who are only effective under the right circumstances, nkunku does not rely on one specific skill or attribute. This allows him to cause danger from almost anywhere even in tight spaces. 

Edited June 20, 2023 by Magic Lamps

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

 

good analysis of his game. 
Major point is that Nkunku is not really a winger, more an inside forward. He is most effective inside the box, not at progressing the ball. I agree but I think it is more of a mindest issue. Nkunku is accomplished in every aspect of attacking bar heading. I think it is more of a question of set up. Whoever replaces kovacic should be good at progressing the ball from midfield to attack. In the last we had attackers like CHO, Mount, Pulisic who are good at progressing the ball but poor at doing sth with it in the box. 

[DDA 9,924]

 

 

[Johnnyeye 7,501]

Welcome to Chelsea Football Club, now pls score a lot of goals here Nkunku 🙏

[Clockwork 1,794]

On 22/06/2023 at 10:10, Magic Lamps said:

 

good analysis of his game. 
Major point is that Nkunku is not really a winger, more an inside forward. He is most effective inside the box, not at progressing the ball. I agree but I think it is more of a mindest issue. Nkunku is accomplished in every aspect of attacking bar heading. I think it is more of a question of set up. Whoever replaces kovacic should be good at progressing the ball from midfield to attack. In the last we had attackers like CHO, Mount, Pulisic who are good at progressing the ball but poor at doing sth with it in the box. 

I think he will play as ST, Viega will be brought in to play behind him.

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

2 hours ago, Clockwork said:

I think he will play as ST, Viega will be brought in to play behind him.

Veiga is not more than a rumour at this point tho? If we really want to play him as a striker not as a SS or LA, we will be struggling to break down defences again. Also Veiga is not really that good, far inferior to Havertz. If we really want to play with a no.10 behind Nkunku, selling Mount and Havertz and replacing them with an unproven kid with average looking potential is an extremely stupid idea

[Hamilton 2,120]

Am I the only one who didn’t see one game of him?

So really don’t know what to expect, worse the last year is impossible 😉

[James 5,286]

Nkunku is here! 🤩👌🏼🔵

[James 5,286]

 

[King Kante 1,643]

3 hours ago, James said:

 

Isn't that more of a comment indicating we're a bit of a joke? By this, KM is getting the popcorn out to see how we feck this up too. 

[Vegetable 830]

16 minutes ago, King Kante said:

Isn't that more of a comment indicating we're a bit of a joke? By this, KM is getting the popcorn out to see how we feck this up too. 

I guess he wants to see him boss around PL, otherwise he'd be laughing off his friend quite harshly as well 🤪 

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38 minutes ago, King Kante said:

Isn't that more of a comment indicating we're a bit of a joke? By this, KM is getting the popcorn out to see how we feck this up too. 

Nkunku is said to be quite highly regarded in the France squad so I doubt he was taking a dig. Only one way to shut the doubters up tho if otherwise