Christopher Nkunku completed his first week of training at Milanello a few days ago. Although he is a ready player, the French forward is still searching for his best condition, not due to injuries but because of a disrupted preparation.
Before joining Milan, the No. 18 had been active in the United States with Chelsea for the Club World Cup, then returned to London in August to work with a personal trainer, as he was outside Enzo Maresca’s technical plans. Training at reduced intensity and without Premier League appearances, Nkunku arrived at Milanello less fit than the others, but this did not seem to affect Max Allegri’s judgment, who was pleasantly surprised by the player’s mindset and dedication, as relayed via Milannews.it.
The Frenchman integrated quickly and recently accelerated his preparation to be ready for the first match after the break. With Leao not yet at 100% and Gimenez seeking confidence and redemption, Nkunku could end up partnering with Christian Pulisic against Bologna. Time will tell.
