Nkunku: I played in midfield two or three years ago and didn't expect to score so many goals this season

Leipzig winger Nkunku has been in excellent form this season, with 17 goals and 10 assists to date. Ahead of the match against Bayern, the Frenchman spoke to the team newspaper about multiple topics related to his career.

In terms of the number of goals scored this season, they are second only to Levan, Benzema, Salah, Mbappe and Haaland

Two or three years ago, I was still playing in midfield, and I didn't have the physical qualities I have now. I didn't expect to achieve this, but I always wanted to be the best version of myself.

On the progress made under Nagelsmann in the 2019-21 season

Now that I'm mature enough, I know the manager has his own plan for every game, you just have to respond. No matter where I am, I can respond very well now.

About the other managers I met

Blanco is a possession-focused manager who taught me how to measure the importance of possession. When you have a good grasp of the ball, the space will also open up. Emery is a footballer and he is very demanding of us, which I love. Tuchel is also a very demanding manager, he has a strict tactical discipline that you have to respect.

About leaving Paris Saint-Germain at Leipzig became the attacking nucleus

I left Paris because I wanted to play more games and be a more important player for the team, and I was ready for that. Despite the more pressure, it's a good thing because I want to be an important part of a team.

Regarding the failure to qualify for the French national team last November

I was a little disappointed, but then the head coach advised me to continue to be good at myself, which gave me a huge encouragement, and I turned my disappointment into positive energy to continue to work hard.

About whether he talked to Mbappe and Kimpebe about the national team

Yes, we talked briefly about this, and they thought I would be called up for the national team soon, but they weren't the head coach after all (laughs).

About participating in this year's World Cup

Without making a national team debut, it would be difficult to play in the World Cup.

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