Chelsea will host Manchester City in the first round of the English Premier League (EPL) match on Sunday night at 23:30 Beijing time. Before the match, Chelsea's French striker Nkunku was interviewed by the club's official, in which he fondly recalled the difficult course of last season and looked forward to the prospect of the new season with hope.
Last season was undoubtedly a year full of challenges and setbacks for Nkunku. An accidental injury in the preseason was like a bolt from the blue, leaving him under a cloud for the entire season. Injuries haunted him like a demon, with successive injuries to his knees, hips and muscles preventing him from contributing to the team and leaving him on the bench to watch his teammates struggle. This physical and mental double blow, let Nkunku doubly frustrated, he confessed that his entire season has never had a moment of ease and happiness.
However, in the face of adversity, Nkunku did not give up. He knew that only by maintaining a positive mindset could he better face the challenges ahead. So, he began to work hard to adjust his state and actively engaged in rehabilitation training. In the penultimate round of the English Premier League away game against Brighton, when Nkunku finally ushered in the opportunity to score, he did not hesitate to make the iconic blowing balloon celebration. This gesture is not only the best proof of his hard work, but also the gratitude to the fans for their support and encouragement for a long time.
For Nkunku, the long injury absence has made him deeply realize the importance of playing alongside his teammates. He knows that only by working closely with his teammates can he better integrate into the team and contribute to the team's victory. Therefore, in the preparation for the new season, he cherishes every opportunity to train and play with his teammates, and strives to improve his competitive state.
Looking ahead to the new season, Nkunku is full of confidence and expectation. He said that he will try to grasp every opportunity to play, with their own performance to win the trust of the coach and teammates. He believes that as long as he stays healthy, happy and confident, he will be able to shine even brighter on the Chelsea pitch. At the same time, he also confessed that he is very eager to win, but it is more important to maintain the rationality and patience, step by step towards the goal.
