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The Gazzetta dello Sport journalist Luca Bianchin has urged the AC Milan fans to take a deep breath and be patient about Christopher Nkunku, who has failed to deliver so far.
Nkunku was Milan’s most expensive signing of the summer, coming in at €37-38m, and the expectations were rightfully very high from the get-go. However, between regaining top physical condition and adapting to Italian football, it has been tough for the Frenchman.
So far, he only has one goal for the Rossoneri and it was scored against Lecce in the Coppa Italia, although it was a very good one. In the most recent games, furthermore, he has struggled to take on the No.9 role as the fans would expect.
It’s not surprising that the player, as well as the Milan management, have received criticism from the fans and a change is needed very soon. That said, the Gazzetta dello Sport journalist Luca Bianchin has urged the fans to take a step back and relax a little.
“Tough times for balloon sellers. Nkunku blew up one after scoring against Lecce in the Coppa Italia, but he hasn’t had a chance to celebrate in the league. And the red balloon he puts in his sock every game remains there, waiting for better times.
“Milan fans, meanwhile, are doing the math and starting to worry: Nkunku hasn’t scored in over 250 minutes of league action. That’s a long time.
“A too expensive signing? Calm down, it’s early November and Nkunku is a strong player. Between 2021 and 2023, he scored 36 goals in the Bundesliga, he’s a French international, and he can play in various positions. He will certainly be useful at Milan. The question is whether he can be decisive. Whether he can be a starter,” the journalist writes.
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