CM: ‘In Leao’s role’ – Nkunku sends message to Allegri after Deschamps trust

Against Iceland, Christopher Nkunku played well, rounding off a decent performance with a goal for France. Now, AC Milan have a decision to make.

Nkunku’s start to the new season has been difficult, largely because Chelsea did not include him in their pre-season campaign. So, he was forced to play catch-up when Milan paid the big bucks to bring him to Italy.

That process has been gradual, and he has been given chances here and there by Massimiliano Allegri. However, the biggest chance so far has come from Didier Deschamps.

Nkunku on the offensive

Before the Iceland game, the French manager stated that he ‘needed consistency’, but possessed immense quality. A sign of faith, and Nkunku paid it back when he was entrusted with a starting role, even if not in his favoured position.

As Calciomercato.com write, he started on the left – where Rafael Leao would normally play – and scored a lovely goal. Proof that his condition and confidence are growing to the point where he is now the one smiling.

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The attacker was effective, and his second goal for the national team may be a message to Allegri that he is ready to take the mantle, if others are not. Whether he will be ready to start another game will be assessed.

If it is not Leao this weekend, it is difficult to see a reason why it wouldn’t be Nkunku at this stage.