Christopher Nkunku sends Chelsea message after fans slaughter him
Chelsea picked up a much-needed Premier League victory on Tuesday (25 February) as they bolstered their hopes for Champions League football.
After three-match run without a win the Blues got back on track with a 4-0 victory against Southampton at Stamford Bridge in what was a dominant display.
Goals from Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto, Levi Colwill, and Marc Cucurella wrapped up the result in style, all while keeping an all-important clean sheet.
The Blues headed into the game having won just three times in their previous 12 outings which had seen pressure rise on Enzo Maresca.
Chelsea had slipped down to seventh in the Premier League table, but after results went their way in midweek they now sit in fourth.
Maresca’s men now have a weekend off before facing Copenhagen on Thursday (6 March) in the Europa Conference League.
Chelsea fans had questioned Enzo Maresca’s team selection
Chelsea ran away with a comfortable win against Southampton, but prior to the game there had been some major concerns with the team selection made.
Nkunku was one player savaged by Chelsea fans after only scoring two goals in the Premier League before the game began.
| Match Stats | Nkunku |
| Minutes Played | 83 |
| Total Shots | 4 |
| Touches | 37 |
| Chances Created | 2 |
| Successful Dribbles | 0/1 (0%) |
However, the 27-year-old silenced his critics by getting on the scoresheet and provided an assist.
The France international celebrated the result on Instagram by saying, “Important points to bounce back. Keep this up.”
Christopher Nkunku’s future may lie beyond Stamford Bridge
The versatile forward has had a difficult time adjusting to life at Stamford Bridge due to injuries and a lack of game time, which has led to question marks over his long-term future.
Nkunku is under contract at Chelsea until 2027, but he was linked with a move away during the January transfer window.
Industry insider Mick Brown revealed to Football Insider that Man United were keen to sign Nkunku, and while he didn’t end up leaving there could be more scope for a transfer to happen in the summer window.
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