On the eve of Chelsea's upcoming friendly against Inter Milan at Stamford Bridge tomorrow night at 22:00 GMT, team centerpiece Nkunku spoke to the club's officials to share his expectations and outlook for the match.
Nkunku began by expressing great anticipation for a friendly at home at Stamford Bridge: "It feels really good to play a game at our home ground before the start of the season. We didn't have that opportunity last year, we just played a couple of warm-up games in America. So it means a lot to me to be able to show what we can do in front of our home fans."
He further emphasized the importance of the fans to the team, "It is very important to feel the excitement and support of the fans. Their enthusiasm can motivate us to work harder on the field and win for the team. At the same time, this is also an opportunity for us to share good times with our fans and thank them for their continuous support and encouragement."
In addition, Nkunku also mentioned the importance of this game for the team's preparation: "Of course, this game is also an important part of our preparation for the first round of the Premier League next week against Manchester City. Through this game, we can test our training results, sharpen the team's tactical coordination, and be well prepared for the next league matches."
Nkunku's words undoubtedly show the importance and expectation of the whole Chelsea team for this friendly. They hope to kick off the new season with a great game in front of their home fans and lay a solid foundation for the rest of the league campaign.
