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Targeting February return Nkunku (knee) is targeting a return in February or March, manager Marco Rose told reporters.

Impact Nkunku continues to near a return, and has even made a return to individual training, but Rose was quick to say Nkunku is still on his normal schedule. A return at the end of February or start of March seems to be the most likely time frame. In his place Andre Silva will likely see consistent playing time.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 12, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Progressing with recovery Nkunku (knee) was pictured running during Leipzig's training session Thursday.

Impact Nkunku likely still needs more time to fully recover from a knee injury he suffered in November which ruled him out of the World Cup, but he's making progress towards potentially being able to return once the Bundesliga resumes later this month.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Nkunku: Liverpool turned down chance to sign RB Leipzig striker last summer - Paper Talk Plus: Chelsea are the latest club to take an interest in Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier; Everton pursue Danny Ings but have been rebuffed by...

JANUARY 4, 2023 • SKY.COM

With Mbappé and Deschamps, France's future looks just fine

France played its part in one of the most memorable finishes in World Cup history even though the defending champions failed to retain the title

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 18, 2022 • SKY.COM

Deschamps, France feeling 'alone' ahead of World Cup final

France coach Didier Deschamps says he knows most neutrals want Argentina to win the World Cup final to give Lionel Messi the perfect send-off from soccer’s biggest tournament

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Doubt for opening match Nkunku (knee) is not expected to be fit for Leipzig's first match after the Winter break, according to manager Marco Rose.

Impact Nkunku suffered a major knee injury at the World Cup, and even with an extra month to recover with the Bundesliga Winter he is not expected to be fit for when the Bundesliga reconvenes. It wasn't an entirely negative outlook from the coach, who mentioned Nkunku's recovery is going as expected.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea close on Christopher Nkunku transfer & David Beckham to bid for Manchester United - Paper Talk Plus: Juventus targeting a January switch for Nico Williams; Gareth Southgate will recall Jordan Henderson and Kyle Walker for England; Kari...

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • SKY.COM

Injuries open door for fringe France players at World Cup

France's World Cup squad has been decimated by injuries to star players like Karim Benzema, Paul Pogba and N’Golo Kante

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • Associated Press

France star Karim Benzema out for World Cup with leg injury

Karim Benzema’s hopes of winning the World Cup with France have ended before he had even played a game in Qatar

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press

France replaces injured Nkunku with Kolo Muani for World Cup

Defending champion France’s World Cup injury worries continued as forward Christopher Nkunku was injured in the team’s training session and replaced by Randal Kolo Muani

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Randal Kolo Muani replaces Nkunku in France's World Cup squad Eintracht Frankfurt forward Randal Kolo Muani has replaced Christopher Nkunku in France’s World Cup squad after the latter was forced to wit...

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nkunku limps off during France training ahead of World Cup Christopher Nkunku limped off when training on international duty for France after appearing to suffer an injury. The RB Leipzig forward wa...

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Withdraws from World Cup Nkunku (knee) withdrew from the France national team's World Cup squad, The Athletic reports.

Impact Nkunku departs the French World Cup squad, a major blow for the player and France. The reigning Bundesliga player of the year won't be in Qatar and is now a doubt for the Bundesliga after the Winter break. Nkunku has been in incredible form with 15 goals in all competitions heading into the World Cup. His absence could see an increase in playing time for late addition Marcus Thuram, who is enjoying his own rich vein of form.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Departs training with knee injury Nkunku (knee) departed French training Tuesday with a knee injury, according to Fabrice Hawkins of RMC Sport.

Impact Nkunku went down immediately after a heavy challenge in training and had to be helped off. The attacker will hope to be fit for the opening game of the World Cup, though his exact fitness level remains to be seen, and an official update from the national team will likely be enlightening.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

France adds Thuram for World Cup, Disasi replaces Kimpembe

Marcus Thuram has been handed the last spot in the France squad that will defend its World Cup title in Qatar while Monaco's uncapped Axel Disasi has also been called after Presnel...

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Scoring continues Nkunku scored one goal to go with six shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against SC Freiburg.

Impact Nkunku scored for the sixth game in a row, his seventh goal in that span in all competitions. The striker has found some simply ridiculous form, with 12 goals in 14 Bundesliga appearances, building on his 20 goals and 13 assists from the 2021/22 campaign. Nkunku will hope to keep this red-hot form going in the final match before he heads to the World Cup with Qatar.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leverkusen wins Rhine derby to ease pressure on Xabi Alonso

Moussa Diaby scored again as Bayer Leverkusen came from behind to beat Cologne 2-1 in their Rhine derby

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Varane, Kimpembe and Giroud named in France World Cup squad

France coach Didier Deschamps picked central defenders Raphael Varane and Prensel Kimpembe in a World Cup squad named amid injury concerns

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores brace at Hoffenheim Nkuku scored two goals from five shots, created three chances, made one interception, one clearance and one block in Saturday's 3-1 win at Hoffenheim.

Impact Nkuku scored in the 17th and 57th minutes to give them the 2-1 lead, paving the way for their road win. The forward now has scored in five straight games, with 14 total goals in the season. He also led his side in shots during the match, logging his second-best mark in the campaign with five.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Involved in two of four goals Nkunku scored a goal and had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating four chances during Wednesday's 4-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk.

Impact Nkunku opened the scoring with a goal in the tenth minute before setting up Dominik Szoboszlai in the 62nd to play a role in two of Leipzig's four goals. The goal was a team-high third in six Champions League starts for the attacker while his assist was his first in the competition. Nkunku remains the most dynamic attacker for Leipzig, taking 15 shots and creating ten chances in the Champions League group stage.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leipzig ends Shakhtar's Champions League run, Werner hurt

Ukrainian team Shakhtar Donetsk’s Champions League campaign has ended in a 4-0 loss to Leipzig

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press

6 Bayern players score in Bundesliga rout of Mainz

Bayern Munich is back on top of the Bundesliga for a day at least

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Opens the scoring Saturday Nkunku scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once inaccurately during Saturday's 2-0 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Nkunku found the back of the net in the 32nd minute opening the scoring in the match. The goal was a league leading ninth of the season for the attacker as he also has team-high totals in shots and chances created through 12 league appearances.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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