Nkunku may be named first on the team sheet for AC Milan this weekend, which is unexpected given earlier doubts about his role. He has scored two goals in his past 125 minutes, showing he can deliver goals. Gazzetta dello Sport reports he is finishing stronger than Leao and is the only guarantee of the attack, making him more or less certain to start. His season has been affected by being used in the striker role, but he performs better as an all-round attacking option. His contribution rate of a goal or assist every 125 minutes is stronger than nearby players, and his improved form could influence future decisions. The club now hopes his performances will justify his place and potentially change his summer future.
"Christopher Nkunku may be the first attacker on the team sheet in what is a bit of a shock for AC Milan. Just a few weeks ago, if you had been told Nkunku was becoming the star of the attack, you may have questioned it. However, two goals in his past 125 minutes of football show something that no one else has: he can actually score goals."
"According to this morning's edition of Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below), the Frenchman is finishing stronger than Leao to the point where he is the 'only guarantee' of the attack. Indeed, he is more or less certain to start the game this weekend. For most of the season, he has been misprofiled, joining the striker ranks. However, he is clearly better as an 'all-round' attacking option and this is where he can have the biggest impact for the Rossoneri."
"His contribution statistics - a goal or assist every 125 minutes - are better than those around him and it may have a knock on effect for the future. Nkunku's future shifts? He has impressed those at the club recently with performances, so much so that his future may now be changing. It seemed he would be heading for a departure this summer, but that may not be the case anymore."
"With this weekend's importance, if he can help the Rossoneri again, he would pay back his transfer fee in just one game. The club are hoping that he can inflate his own balloon as San Siro parties and returns to the Champions League. Another strong performance would also further questions about giving him another chance next season."
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