"Since he signed in the summer, Christopher Nkunku has not been a starter for AC Milan, at least not in Serie A. Now, that will change. The Atalanta game has brought on a new wave of injuries to Milan. So, Massimiliano Allegri will be forced to change his team a little. Far from ideal, but something which can certainly be dealt with, and Nkunku will want to prove a point, as Gazzetta dello Sport writes (seen below)."
"The summer was difficult for him, and the start to the season has not been much better. Moments have been hard to come by, and he has already been denied a Serie A goal; against Bologna, if the penalty were to be awarded, he would have stepped up. In that sense, it is somewhat ironic that all three choices from 12 yards are probably going to be unavailable this weekend."
"This season, he has played five times, clocking up 108 minutes, and this weekend, he could add another 90 to that tally. However, the fact that he has only mustered two shots in these games is certainly a concern. These numbers need to be improved. The focus will not be on that, though. Instead, it will be the opportunity, and Nkunku, as the report states, is 'finally ready to take over'."
AC Milan face a new wave of injuries after the Atalanta game, forcing Massimiliano Allegri to alter the lineup and open a starting spot. Rafael Leao and Santiago Gimenez are doubtful while Christian Pulisic is still recovering, increasing interest in who will partner Nkunku; Ruben Loftus-Cheek looks likely to start alongside him. Nkunku endured a difficult summer and has had limited minutes, totaling 108 minutes across five appearances with only two shots. He was denied a Serie A goal after a non-awarded penalty against Bologna. The upcoming match offers Nkunku his first Serie A start and a chance to prove he is finally ready to take over.
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