The rebirth of Nkunku with the Blues. “I thought strongly about it” about this first goal for the France team, said Christopher Nkunku, “but the most important thing is the victory” against Israel (4-1), Thursday in Budapest in the League of Nations.
The Chelsea player recounted his goal: “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?
Nkunku returned to the Blues after 16 months of absence, where he was injured for a long time. “It’s the match of my return, quite simply, if it’s a trigger, we’ll see in the future,” he said about this first goal scored during his 11th selection.
Aligned on the left in the first half, then in the center of the attack after half-time, the Chelsea player “felt immediately good” in the team. “I also knew the others around me,” he explained.