Christopher Nkunku’s recent performance has rekindled the debate over the Chelsea centre-forward position. Some Blues fans prefer the Frenchman, others want to see Nicolas Jackson or Marc Guiu start. As for the coaching staff, coach Enzo Maresca seems to have already chosen his No.9.
Arriving from Leipzig a year ago to compete with the Senegalese international, Christopher Nkunku has been hampered by repeated injuries. A situation that has benefited Nicolas Jackson, who was a regular starter at centre forward last season.
To put a little more pressure on the former Casa Sports player, the Blues’ leaders went to get a certain Marc Guiu from FC Barcelona. Result: Chelsea finds itself with three potential starters. Not to mention some high-class wingers who can help out in this position.
“At the moment, Nicolas is our striker”
On the previous day, it was Nkunku who had freed the Blues. Coming on as a substitute, he scored the only goal of the game against Bournemouth (1-0).
Between the Frenchman, the Spaniard and the Senegalese, who is the boss in attack? The Chelsea coach did not hesitate to give his answer.
“At the moment, Nicolas (Jackson) is our striker, I have no doubts given the way he works every day. Since the beginning of the season, we have been using Nicolas up front. His style fits perfectly with our way of playing. But that doesn’t mean we won’t use Marc (Guiu) or Christopher up front. number 9. We can always change. It will depend on the matches,” explained the technician this Friday at a press conference.
“We are very happy with him”
“We are very happy with Nicolas at the moment. His numbers this season and last season are important. He is doing very well, both in training and in matches. He was very good at City (2-0 defeat). He scored and made an assist against Wolverhampton (6-2). Against Crystal Palace he fought until the end. He played well against Bournemouth. He had two or three chances, but sometimes when you miss chances it doesn’t mean you’re not playing well,” Maresca added.
Author of 2 goals this season, the player who has already scored 19 goals and provided 7 assists in the Chelsea colours since his arrival, should make another start this Saturday against West Ham.
Aliou FAYE
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