CHRISTOPHER NKUNKU NEWS

Liverpool, Ajax cruise into Champions League knockout rounds

Liverpool and Ajax extended their perfect winning records in the Champions League to advance into the round of 16

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes two shots Nkunku took two shots (both on goal), crossed once inaccurately and created a chance during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Frankfurt.

Impact Nkunku was held off the scoresheet as Leipzig found just one goal on Saturday. The midfielder created just one chance and crossed only once while his two shots were the second most on the team in the draw.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goal-contributing midfielder again Nkunku recorded one assist during a 4-1 win Saturday versus SpVgg Greuther Furth.

Impact Nkunku was the RB Leipzig team's central attacking midfielder during three of its last four Bundesliga games. He contributed to six goals (four goals and two assists) across that three-game span.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots versus PSG Nkunku had three shots (off target), three chances created, three crosses (one accurate), two dribbles and two tackles (one won) in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to PSG.

Impact Nkunku was magnificent here and posted a ton of threat on the Parisians' goal and the only thing missing on his night was the score. He's now failed to score in back to back matches but has been on fire with eight goals and one assist in the five outings before that while adding 18 shots and seven chances created over the same period.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Messi scores 2 goals to rescue PSG in 3-2 win over Leipzig

Lionel Messi has scored twice in quick succession, including an exquisite Panenka-style penalty, to rescue Paris Saint-Germain as it rallied to beat Leipzig 3-2 in the Champions Le...

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comes back to earth Nkunku fell back to earth with no shots on goal during Saturday's one-all draw with Freiburg.

Impact Nkunku was the most in-form player in the world heading into the international break, but he fell to earth after the break. The midfielder failed to put a shot on goal and created only a single chance. He has a tough midweek clash with PSG up next.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dortmund wins without Haaland; Scally seals Gladbach win

Borussia Dortmund needed Julian Brandt to score the winner in a 2-1 victory over Augsburg in the Bundesliga

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets late brace Nkunku scored twice while taking three shots (all on goal), crossing three times (one accurate) and creating two chances during Saturday's 3-0 win over Bochum.

Impact Nkunku found the back of the net in the 73rd and 78th minutes scoring Leipzig's final two goals. The goals upped the attacker's season total to four while his two chances created tied for the team-high total in the win.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Messi's 1st PSG goal helps beat City; Sheriff stuns Madrid

Lionel Messi has scored his first Paris Saint-German goal and Luxembourg midfielder Sébastien Thill struck late for debutant Sheriff Tiraspol to stun 13-time champion Real Madrid 2...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brugge beats Leipzig to increase pressure on coach Marsch

Club Brugge has beaten Leipzig 2-1 to inflict a second Champions League defeat on the German club and increase the pressure on new coach Jesse Marsch

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores early in loss Nkunku scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal) and crossing twice accurately during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Club Brugge.

Impact Nkunku found the back of the net after just four minutes opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the fourth in the competition for the midfielder while his three shots tied for the team-high total in the loss.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Nkunku, RB Leipzig's next gem Nkunku's form has been electric this season as he has thrived under new RB manager Jesse Marsch

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dortmund slumps to defeat at Gladbach without Haaland, Reus

Borussia Mönchengladbach has highlighted Borussia Dortmund’s reliance on its two star players as it dealt its Bundesliga rival a 1-0 defeat in former Gladbach coach Marco Rose’s re...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brace and assist in win Nkunku scored twice and provided one assist during Saturday's 6-0 win over Hertha.

Impact Nkunku was right at the center of everything positive during Saturday's one-sided rout. The midfielder controlled the match with ease and did well to get his first league goal contributions. He will be straight back in the starting XI Tuesday, against Brugge. Nkunku had a hat trick in his opening Champions League game and has a great chance to build on that against Brugge.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts five shots, two on goal Nkunku attempted five shots during a 1-1 draw Saturday against FC Koln.

Impact Nkunku attempted 16 shots (seven on goal) across his last six league-based appearances. Despite having no Bundesliga goals recorded since March, the midfielder's shot rate and accuracy indicate that those will not be a significant problem.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lewandowski scores again as Bayern Munich routs Bochum 7-0

Robert Lewandowski has scored yet again in Bayern Munich’s 7-0 rout of promoted Bochum in the Bundesliga

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

American coach Jesse Marsch endures tough start at Leipzig

American coach Jesse Marsch's brief time in charge of Leipzig has brought lots of drama but not many wins

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores hat trick in loss Nkunku scored three goals from three shots during Wednesday's 6-3 loss to Manchester City.

Impact Nkunku played as well as he possibly could and it still wasn't enough to get the win as the hosts kept scoring every 10-to-20 minutes. With a performance this impressive, one can only hope that Nkunku keeps things going against Koln, which are tied for the third-most shots on goal conceded to attackers in the Bundesliga.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Messi and PSG held by Brugge; City, Liverpool, Madrid win

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Neymar lined up together in the near-perfect attack for Paris Saint-Germain

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Champions League group stage: Lionel Messi held in first start for PSG by Club Brugge

PSG's trio of Messi, Neymar and Mbappé were held to a draw in Champions League play. Check out the top moments!

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Grealish nets on CL debut in City's wild 6-3 win vs. Leipzig

Jack Grealish marked his Champions League debut with the pick of the goals in Manchester City’s wild 6-3 win over Leipzig as Christopher Nkunku's hat trick proved to be in vain for...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leader in shots, chances created Nkunku took four shots (one on goal), crossed six times (two accurate) and created four chances during Friday's 4-0 win over Suttgart.

Impact Nkunku didn't get his name on the scoresheet but was good going forward for Leipzig on Friday. The midfielder finished with the second highest amount of crosses on the team while tying for the team-high in shots and chances created in the victory. Nkunku was subbed off in the 82nd minute.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leipzig's Marsch loses Bundesliga debut at virus-hit Mainz

American coach Jesse Marsch’s Bundesliga debut in charge of Leipzig has ended in a shock 1-0 loss at Mainz

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leads Leipzig in chances created Nkunku took two off target shots, crossed eight times (three accurate) and created three chances during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Mainz.

Impact Nkunku was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Leipzig were shutout on Sunday. The midfielder finished with the second highest amount of shots and crosses on the team while leading Leipzig with three chances created. Nkunku was subbed off in the 64th minute of the loss.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE