Modric delighted for Nkunku after first league goals: "We know what a top-class player he is"

"It was really important for us to win today. We dropped important points against Sassuolo, so today it was crucial to win, and we deserved these three points."

"He deserved the goal. He works hard in training. We know that when strikers don't score, they're not happy. We hope this goal gives him a lot of confidence because we know what a top-class player he is. We're here to help him and give him everything he needs. We're happy for him."

AC Milan beat Hellas Verona 3-0 at San Siro, with Christian Pulisic opening the scoring just before half-time. Christopher Nkunku converted a penalty for his first Serie A goal and followed up with a close-range finish after a Luka Modric shot was tipped onto the post. The victory came after dropped points against Sassuolo and secured three important points toward the top of the table. Praise centered on Nkunku's hard work in training and the expectation that the goals will boost his confidence while teammates aim to support him as a top-class player.

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