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Christopher Nkunku, the Parisian titi who grew up in the Bundesliga

2021-12-03T07:30:34.815Z


The young Parisian titi Christopher Nkunku has grown up. A versatile midfielder, the young Frenchman has managed to win in the RB Leipzig team and his start to the season confirms the full extent of his potential.


It was a career choice that made him grow.

By leaving PSG in 2019, Christopher Nkunku launched a new challenge: to shine in the German championship under the colors of RB Leipzig.

Young and daring, he will find himself under the orders of Julian Nagelsmann, known for his great sense of tactics and the improvement of the physical qualities of his players.

During the two years spent at his side, Christopher Nkunku played 60 league games with 11 goals and 19 assists.

But the start of this 2021-2022 season shows that the young midfielder has reached a milestone and confirms all the promises placed in him.

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The strong man from Leipzig

Despite a checkered start to the season for RB Leipzig, Christopher Nkunku remains focused on the game and allows his team to stay the course, as they aim for a Champions League qualification every year. Technically at ease, he stands out as a leader, he who is only 24 years old. Evolving on the right side or at the position of attacking midfielder, the number 18 shows his versatility which is a real asset for his trainer. But it is also a danger for his opponents, since he knows how to adapt to all situations.

At present, Christopher Nkunku is his club's top scorer and assists in the league with 5 goals and 4 assists.

Figures that also impress in the European Cup with 7 goals in 5 games during the group stage including a hat-trick against Manchester City on September 15.

Remarkable performances

Decisive and judicious in his choices, the young French midfielder shows maturity. Author of a good first part of the championship, Christopher Nkunku is measured against the “

cadors

” of the Bundesliga like Robert Lewandowski or Erling Haaland but in a completely different register: that of an attacking midfielder who scores goals. Since August, the player trained at Paris Saint-Germain has taken part in all European Championship and Cup matches. Author of good performances in October, Christopher Nkunku was rewarded with the title of "

best player of the month in the Bundesliga

". One way to leave its mark on its visit to Germany and thus reveal itself to the eyes of the whole of Europe. A nod to the coach of theFrench team.

A call from the foot to Didier Deschamps

24-year-old Christopher Nkunku has not yet experienced the joys of a selection with the France A team. Despite a more than encouraging start to the season, the French have still not been called up. However, he is arguably having his best start in the league since becoming a professional. Coach Didier Deschamps has confidence in his team and his playing system, which makes it difficult for the young RB Leipzig midfielder. “

Nkunku is a player that we follow, he could have been there, he does very interesting things, he is one of the serious candidates who can have this opportunity. I want to maintain the confidence of the players who were there at the previous stage, ”

said the coach of the blues when explaining the choices in his list.

If he continues to make the fans of his club happy by maintaining this level throughout the season, there is no doubt that Didier Deschamps will take the time to think about a possible summons for the next French deadlines.

Source: lefigaro

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