The warning Chelsea have now issued to Christopher Nkunku

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Chelsea have so much attacking talent right now that it is seeing players such as Christopher Nkunku having to settle for the bench.

Christopher Nkunku missed a lot of games last season because of injury, but he is now fit again.

However, the forward has only managed to make one start in the Premier League this term, which came in Chelsea‘s first game against Manchester City.

Enzo Maresca sees Nkunku as a striker for the time being, but Nicolas Jackson’s form has condemned him to the bench.

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Christopher Nkunku fighting for Chelsea future

During Chelsea’s pre-season tour of the United States, Maresca claimed that he loved Nkunku.

However, according to a report from TBR, Nkunku is one of three Chelsea players currently fighting for their futures right now.

The report states that Chelsea have told Nkunku, Noni Madueke and Mykhailo Mudryk that they are fighting to stay at the club.

While Nkunku is not a starter for Chelsea at the moment, he has still managed to make an impact this season.

It was the Frenchman who scored the Blues’ winner in their 1-0 victory against Bournemouth prior to their triumph over West Ham United at the London Stadium.

Chelsea fans urged Maresca to start Nkunku against West Ham, but the 44-year-old’s decision to stick with Jackson proved to be the correct one.

Why Chelsea should not sell Christopher Nkunku

Nkunku has just returned to full fitness and has already proven that he can win matches for Chelsea five games into the new season.

The 26-year-old is a very versatile forward, capable of playing up front, behind the striker and on the wing.

All in all, Chelsea really should not be thinking about selling Nkunku right now if they are. Jackson may be in form, but it is definitely worth keeping Nkunku around, especially if the Blues continue to find it difficult to sign a No.9, which was the case during the summer transfer window.