Looks like he is back to his best with his last performance over the weekend

 

 

 

This has been overlooked with all the bollox that has been going on.

Can't wait for an official unveiling and seeing this guy in a Chelsea shirt.

Let’s hope he’s not yet another German flop. It’s becoming a pattern. 

Just now, JM7 said:

Let’s hope he’s not yet another German flop. It’s becoming a pattern. 

He's French, isn't he?

1 minute ago, Zeta said:

He's French, isn't he?

But playing in Germany 

On 16/05/2023 at 22:40, DidierDrogbalala said:

Looks like he is back to his best with his last performance over the weekend

 

 

thanks for the link. That was fun.

Think there’s more to this ‘Bundesliga tax’ thing than just the league makes average players look good.  You’ve got to first look at the recruitment/scouting but most importantly the environment and structure of the team signing them.    It’s no coincidence that Gundogan, Sane, De Bruyne, and Haaland have flourished at City.

I like the look of Nkunku he looks like a talented player but he needs more than that to succeed here.

15 minutes ago, DarkMata said:

Think there’s more to this ‘Bundesliga tax’ thing than just the league makes average players look good.  You’ve got to first look at the recruitment/scouting but most importantly the environment and structure of the team signing them.    It’s no coincidence that Gundogan, Sane, De Bruyne, and Haaland have flourished at City.

I like the look of Nkunku he looks like a talented player but he needs more than that to succeed here.

What else does he need to succeed here?

18 minutes ago, El regreso said:

What else does he need to succeed here?

Firstly he needs to be played his best position in a system that suits him, the for his team mates to create opportunities for him to score as well as movement and runs to allow him to create opportunities for them.  All these things seem to be missing in this current team.  I feel even prime Hazard would struggle in this team.  Pochettino has a difficult job extracting the talent out of this group, but I’m optimistic he can do it.  

A more technical player and better finisher than Werner, but still with plenty of speed.  I think he will do well, at many said Pochettino needs to find the best position for him.

As much as recent signings, somewhat going back to Werner, Kai along with all the Clearlake business dampens enthusiasm as so few players actually improve at Chelsea, it is hard to not be excited by Nkunku.

The goals montage is wonderful - either foot, one time shots, dribbling goals, chips, power shots, freekicks, penalties - looks really complete, and the video doesn't even show his setup play!  Assume he'll be signed July 1, and can't wait!

He has all the attributes to do well in the PL. He's far more technical than Werner which is a big plus too.

On 03/06/2023 at 21:31, DidierDrogbalala said:

 

Seems to always be in the right place in the box and finds pockets of space, should have a field day with Reece and Noni pumping balls in. One of the few attackers i've been actually excited to see in a Chelsea shirt in a while. 

where will he play? centre or right?

Still not announced by the club yet though is it? Strange considering Boehly hasn't been able to keep his mouth shut up until this point.

18 minutes ago, ozboy said:

where will he play? centre or right?

Through the middle you'd assume with Mount/Felix/Kai all on their way or already gone.

1 hour ago, RIP Mourinho said:

Through the middle you'd assume with Mount/Felix/Kai all on their way or already gone.

Yes but not necessarily as out and out striker.  On paper I could get excited about a front three of Sterling (or Mudryk)  nkunku and yes havertz. Havertz the nominal no 9 but often found wide right dragging defenders away and making space for Nkunku. 

2 hours ago, WhiteWall said:

Still not announced by the club yet though is it? Strange considering Boehly hasn't been able to keep his mouth shut up until this point.

German season hasnt finished yet has it? Might be because of that.

26 minutes ago, ozboy said:

Yes but not necessarily as out and out striker.  On paper I could get excited about a front three of Sterling (or Mudryk)  nkunku and yes havertz. Havertz the nominal no 9 but often found wide right dragging defenders away and making space for Nkunku. 

Sorry yeah when i said through the middle i meant as the 10. Needs someone to play off up top.

37 minutes ago, ozboy said:

Yes but not necessarily as out and out striker.  On paper I could get excited about a front three of Sterling (or Mudryk)  nkunku and yes havertz. Havertz the nominal no 9 but often found wide right dragging defenders away and making space for Nkunku. 

What we need, and have needed for a few years now, is an actual centre forward who plays in the middle of the pitch, preferably all the time in the opposition box. We havent had a focal point player for years, and our attack has been awful mostly. I just want us to go away from these "false 9" type players. Oh and also not Lukaku, obviously.

His pressing game will need to be fine tuned if he wants to operate as a midfielder. He can get away with it at the Bundesliga, not sure about the Prem. 

2 hours ago, dkw said:

German season hasnt finished yet has it? Might be because of that.

Is for Leipzig i thought. Just the relegation play off was left. Fair point though

2 hours ago, dkw said:

What we need, and have needed for a few years now, is an actual centre forward who plays in the middle of the pitch, preferably all the time in the opposition box. We havent had a focal point player for years, and our attack has been awful mostly. I just want us to go away from these "false 9" type players. Oh and also not Lukaku, obviously.

That Marcus Thuram fella we were linked with before could possibly do it. I have mentioned Mitrovic before as well. Might not be the best player around but plays the role required and would allow all the bright young playerrs to work off of him.

52 minutes ago, WhiteWall said:

That Marcus Thuram fella we were linked with before could possibly do it. I have mentioned Mitrovic before as well. Might not be the best player around but plays the role required and would allow all the bright young playerrs to work off of him.

I've wanted mitrovic since last summer, aggressive, great first touch, scores goals (though maybe not enough?). Angry bastard too, we don't have any of them.