"Christopher Nkunku's story with AC Milan has been a complex one, but on Sunday he experienced the joy of his first league goals. As Calciomercato.com recall, here was something different about Nkunku in the 3-0 win over Hellas Verona. Perhaps survival instincts have kicked in, in what could truly be his last chance to prove something to and for Milan."
"He really came alive in the second half, scoring the brace that effectively put the match to bed. He won the penalty kick that Christian Pulisic then allowed him to take, and he converted it with the confidence of someone who has scored plenty this season. Four minutes later, he was on hand to tap in a rebound from a Luka Modric shot, and his movement was that of a centre-forward, being proactive to ensure he was in the right place at the right time."
"Settling in wasn't easy for Nkunku, but his confidence never wavered. This was evident in his conversation with Modric and Pulisic, with the American handing the ball to the Frenchman to take the penalty. Confidence and a clear message: go, don't be afraid, shoot, and get going. Over the past few weeks, the Milan management seriously considered selling the player in January and recouping their summer investment with an asking price starting at €35m, so as not to generate any capital losses at least ."
Christopher Nkunku scored his first league goals for AC Milan in a 3-0 win over Hellas Verona, delivering a decisive brace that temporarily moved Milan top of the table. The first half offered few chances, but he ignited in the second half, winning and converting a penalty and tapping in a rebound from Luka Modric. His movement resembled a centre-forward and his confidence showed in exchanges with Modric and Christian Pulisic. Milan management had considered selling him in January to recoup the summer investment, and Nkunku now faces a crucial opportunity to justify the €37m expenditure.
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