Improving Leipzig eyeing Champions League qualification
Leipzig has rebounded from its narrow defeat to Bayern Munich by moving to fourth in the Bundesliga with a 3-1 win over visiting CologneFEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHRISTOPHER NKUNKU #18 - FORWARD - CHELSEA
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Nkunku's free kick helps Leipzig march past Cologne to a 3-1 win ' Bundesliga Highlights ' ESPN FC
FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Scores in rout Nkunku scored once on two shots on goal during Friday's 3-1 win over Koln.
Impact Nkunku was excellent Friday and scored yet again. The forward is quickly becoming the far and away most lethal attacking option in Leipzig. Nkunku will be a premier fantasy play Sunday, away to Hertha Berlin, who have struggled defensively.
FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lewandowski ends 1-game scoring drought, Bayern extends lead
Robert Lewandowski has ended his scoring drought which lasted for just one gameFEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nets in defeat Nkunku scored once on one shot during Saturday's 3-2 loss to Bayern Munich.
Impact Nkunku scored straight away after the international break, making the most of his one sight of goal. The forward is a top option in any format, and alongside Andre Silva has been leading the line for Leipzig. He will remain a top play Friday, against Koln.
FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Christopher Nkunku delivers AGAIN as Leipzig strike twice against Stuttgart ' Bundesliga Highlights
JANUARY 15, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Scores yet again Nkunku scored once on one shot during Saturday's 2-0 win over Stuttgart.
Impact Nkunku scored his second goal since returning from international break and looked lethal up top. The forward is a top option in the Bundesliga alongside Andre Silva and is worth rostering everywhere. Next up is a Sunday clash with Wolfsburg.
JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brilliant off bench Nkunku scored once and added two assists off the bench during Saturday's 4-1 win over Mainz.
Impact Nkunku was recovering from COVID-19 and thus started the match on the bench, but that didn't slow him down. The forward is one of the very best in the world and controlled the match. He will be a top play next time out against Stuttgart.
JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starts on bench against Mainz Nkunku will start on the bench in the match against FSV Mainz on Saturday.
Impact Nkunku will start on the bench. The attacking midfielder has started training again after recently recovering from Covid-19.
JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bundesliga resumes depleted by coronavirus, Bayern hard hit
Bundesliga players may have enjoyed their winter break but the coronavirus took noneJANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to training Nkunku was back in full team training Thursday, according to RB Leipzig.
Impact Nkunku made his return to full team training Thursday, and is an option ahead of Saturday's clash with Mainz. It's unclear what Nkunku's fitness will look like ahead of the match as COVID can take it's toll on anyone. If fit he figures to start right behind Andre Silva, as planned.
JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tests positive for COVID-19 Nkunku tested positive for COVID-19 while at home for Christmas break, according to RB Leipzig.
Impact Nkunku has now tested positive while at home in France, with Andre Silva also testing positive RB Leipzig have yet another COVID-19 crisis. At this point it's easier to look at who can play for Leipzig than who cannot. Brian Brobbey and Amadou Haidara figure to slot into the starting XI with Nkunku and Silva out.
JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lacking on Saturday Nkunku took three shots (one on goal), crossed twice inaccurately and created a chance during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Armenia Bielefeld.
Impact Nkunku was held off the scoresheet as Leipzig were shutout during Saturday's upset loss. The attacker finished with the second highest amount of shots on the team in the defeat.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bayern extends league lead as Dortmund draws at Bochum
Bayern Munich extended its lead in the Bundesliga to six points after Jamal Musiala scored in a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Mainz and Borussia Dortmund was held by local rival Bo...DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores goal against Gladbach Nkunku scored a goal and recorded an assist in Saturday's 4-1 victory against Monchengladbach. He took six shots (three on target) and created five chances overall in the match.
Impact Nkunku ended Saturday's game emphatically, scoring and assisting a goal in stoppage time. He is up to seven goals in the Bundesliga this season, which is already a personal best in a single campaign, and with five assists he's just one away from his total from last year. On Wednesday he will face Augsburg, which have conceded 25 times in 15 matches.
DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ties for team-high in tackles Nkunku crossed twice (one accurate) and won two tackles during Tuesday's 2-1 win over Manchester City.
Impact Nkunku was held off the scoresheet as he was kept fairly quiet in attack, by his lofty standards. The attacker finished with the second highest amount of crosses on the team while tying for the team-high with two tackles in the win.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Union Berlin beats Leipzig 2-1 to climb to 4th in Bundesliga
Union Berlin has defeated Leipzig 2-1 to climb to fourth in the Bundesliga and deepen the visitor's crisisDECEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores goal number six Nkunku scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Friday's 2-1 loss to Union Berlin.
Impact Nkunku found the back of the net in the 13th minute scoring Leipzig's lone goal. The goal was the sixth in the Bundesliga for the attacker while his two shots tied for the second highest amount on the team in the loss.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fourth assist of season Nkunku had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing five times (two accurate) and creating four chances during Sunday's 3-1 loss to Leverkusen.
Impact Nkunku set up Andre Silva in the 62nd minute assisting the lone Leipzig goal. The assist was the fourth of the season for the attacker while his four chances created led Leipzig in the loss.
NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Contributes to three goals Nkunku logged two goals and one assist during a 5-0 win against Club Brugge.
Impact Despite the RB Leipzig team's UEFA Champions League misfortunes this year, Nkunku was excellent. He logged seven goals -- a team-best tally -- and one assist across five UCL appearances.
NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Leipzig thrashes Club Brugge 5-0 in Champions League
Club Brugge has endured a humiliation at home in the Champions LeagueNOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lewandowski scores in Bayern win for 60th goal of 2021
Robert Lewandowski has scored his 60th goal of the year as leader Bayern Munich won 2-1 against previously unbeaten Freiburg in the BundesligaNOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Involved in both goals Nkunku scored a goal and had an assist while taking five shots (three on goal), crossing twice inaccurately and creating two chances during Saturday's 2-1 win over Dortmund.
Impact Nkunku opened the scoring in the 29th minute before setting up Yussuf Poulsen for the game winner in the 68th to play a role in both Leipzig goals. The goal was the fifth of the season for the attacker while his assist was number three on the campaign.
NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stars with goal versus former club Nkunku scored on four shots (two on target) and hauled in two chances created, four crosses (none accurate), three aerials won, three fouls drawn and three dispossessions in Wednes...
Impact Nkunku had a terrific display against his former team and snapped his four-game dry streak by snatching his ninth score of the campaign. He's also tallied one assist, eight shots, four chances created, six crosses and seven fouls drawn over his past three outings alone.
NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Defender Zouma called up for France's World Cup qualifiers
With Raphael Varane out injured for a few weeks France coach Didier Deschamps recalled Kurt Zouma for upcoming World Cup qualifiersNOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
