Not spectacular, but he does not lack effectiveness. Christopher Nkunku has become a key figure for Milan in this final part of the season, earning Allegri’s trust. The Frenchman, who was on the transfer market in January, now appears to have become a fixed point in attack, to the extent that it has led to some important omissions against Cagliari.
Nkunku is now a starter: against Cagliari he is the certainty...
According to today’s Gazzetta dello Sport, the number 18 in red and black is the only player more or less guaranteed a starting place against Pisacane’s side. Alongside him will be one between Gimenez and Fullkrug, with the latter the favourite. The impact of the former Chelsea player has been positive, as he has been involved in a goal (scoring or assisting) once every 125 minutes across Serie A and the Coppa Italia. Only Pulisic has done better in the department, with a decisive action every 119 minutes. Leao, on the other hand, averages a goal or assist every 149 minutes, writes MilanPress.it.
Thanks to this strong finish, Nkunku is playing for a share of a future that seemed already decided. The Frenchman was already expected to leave, as happened in the winter transfer window, but his end-of-season performances as a leading figure could convince Milan to continue relying on him.
