“I respect him alot”,” He always gives something special on the pitch” – Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink names one Chelsea man gives joy while playing
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink lavished praise on Chelsea star Christopher Nkunku for his display in the Blues’ 2-1 win over Crystal Palace on Wednesday, December 27. The pundit reckons the French winger adds substantial value to Mauricio Pochettino’s side.Hasselbainks said on Amazon Prime during his half-time analysis, (as quoted by (Football365):
“He’s brilliant. He gives them something different. He gives them calmness. Give him the ball and he will get something going. He has got quality, a lot of quality.”
Chelsea secured Nkunku’s services from RB Leipzig in the summer for a reported £52 million fee. The France international, unfortunately, had to wait five months to make his professional debut for the club after suffering a major knee injury in pre-season.
He featured for the first time this season in the squad for the Blues’ 2-0 win over Brentford earlier this month. However, Nkunku didn’t get a chance to come off the bench.He then made his official debut for the club in their Carabao Cup quarter-final against Newcastle United. Chelsea secured a 4-2 victory on penalties, with Nkunku converting his spot-kick.The French winger was brought on as a substitute in the west London side’s next fixture against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Nkunku managed to find the back of the net, but to no avail, as Wolves won 2-1.
He made his first start in the Premier League against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge last night.