Back in the Blues, Christopher Nkunku puts his job on Deschamps | Goal.com English

After more than a year of absence from the French team, Christopher Nkunku returned to the Blues for two Nations League games against Israel and Belgium. But for these two games, the Chelsea striker would not want to play in any position on the pitch.

Nkunku wants to be close to the goal

French international striker Christopher Nkunku (10 caps) made a comeback to the French team. In fine form with the Chelsea Blues at the start of the season, the former Paris Saint-Germain player regained Deschamps’ trust after Antoine Griezmann’s international retirement. At a press conference this Tuesday, the Lagny-sur-Marne native informed his coach of his preferred position. However, Nkunku is ready to play wherever Deschamps plays him.

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“He is very close to the goal, feeling the dangerous places, a pro player has to adapt to different systems. These are the coach’s choices. I will change where the coach wants me to and follow the instructions.”named as the former RB Leipzig centre-forward, who will prove to Deschamps in these two games that he deserves to return to the Blues.

Nkunku is aware of a busy schedule but wants to play a lot

In addition, the 26-year-old spoke about the very busy schedule imposed by FIFA and UEFA, which does not help the health of the players. Aware of the fact, Nkunku still wants to play as many games as possible. “Pressure from clubs? I think, especially on players who have to play a lot of games, they have to be stressed. If there are a lot of games this time, that would suit me, I really want it. But it is true that there are many games, every three days”he added.

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“Players have already spoken, a transfer should be discussed with the players. It is true that there are many matches and it is mentally exhausting, some are seriously injured. At some point, we have to ask ourselves the right questions and think about the health of the players. “continued Nkunku, who does not get the captain in without Kylian Mbappé because he has not “They haven’t been called in a year”.