RETURN – Christopher Nkunku scored his first goal in the Blues jersey against Israel, a relief for him after these long months spoiled by injuries
If there is only one thing to remember from the victory of the Blues against IsraelThursday evening, maybe that’s it. Not spared from injuries in recent years, Christopher Nkunku made his mark on his return to the French team. Last minute package for 2022 World Cupthen injured again after his return to the selection in June 2023, the Chelsea player met the expectations of Didier Deschamps by scoring the second French goal. His very first, for his 11th selection.
“I thought strongly about it,” he confided after the meeting. I receive a ball from Cama (Eduardo Camavinga), I have the defender behind me. I know there are two other defenders coming back. I managed to turn around, I found the sense of purpose. I see the goalkeeper coming out a little, so I get back on my feet and I strike with the left, and score! »
A click?
This goal and his good performance could serve as a detonator for a hitherto disappointing international career for the 26-year-old. “It’s the match of my return, quite simply, if it’s a trigger, we’ll see in the future,” he said. His coach is in any case satisfied that he showed up, for his first start in more than two years.
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