Between the league and the Coppa Italia, he has played 1,377 minutes, scoring 8 goals (7 in Serie A and one in the cup) and providing 3 assists, all in Serie A. The numbers show that every 125 minutes Nkunku leaves a tangible mark on the match. Not bad for someone who has been one of the most talked-about and criticised players since his arrival at the Rossoneri.
A greater impact on results than Gimenez and Füllkrug. But also than Leão: Rafa, in the same competitions, has been on the pitch for a total of 1,946 minutes, with 10 goals overall and 3 assists, averaging a goal or decisive pass every 149 minutes. It is however lower than Pulisic: also 10 goals and 4 assists in 1,671 minutes, a decisive action every 119 minutes, as per Milan Press.
Nkunku set for a starting spot against Cagliari
Christopher Nkunku is now a certainty for Milan. And this is especially true at this final stage of the season. Leão returns from suspension, Pulisic is fit enough to play, but against Cagliari it will still be the former Chelsea player who starts: alongside him, one of Gimenez or Fullkrug. A clear signal from Allegri, who increasingly trusts the personality and leadership of the French forward.
Is Nkunku off the market now?
Nkunku is scoring and wants to take Milan into the Champions League. In a season that has felt like an amusement park of mixed emotions, the former Chelsea player wants to firmly stamp his mark on the objective. And attention also to how his future could change: a month ago his agent was informed of the club’s intention to place Christopher on the transfer market. Now, however, thanks to his work and determination, things have changed. With the prospect of Leão leaving, Nkunku would be the asset the club looks to rebuild around.
