‘This is my position’: Nkunku reveals where he wants to play for Chelsea

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Chelsea started the pre-season with a 5-0 win over Wrexham in our opening pre-season match in the United States.

Nkunku had a good game as he scored a wonderful goal in the 90th minute, rounding goalkeeper Rob Lainton and finishing into an empty net.

The new signing from RB Leipzig can play across the front line, and can play as a wideman and behind the striker.

Nkunku seems to have enjoyed the role of a striker, as he admitted he was pleaded with his position used against Wrexham.

“This is my position,” said Nkunku when asked about his preferred role.

“I like to play this position to be free to move to get into space. This is my position and I’m very happy.”

He added: “We just need adaptation but we are working in training for this. The next week will be very positive and good.

“He’s (Pochettino) a very good coach. He helps us a lot. We have just started with him and, as I said, the next weeks are [going to be] very positive.”