Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku is already thinking about next season.

His first season at Chelsea did not go as he would have hoped because of injury.

In total, Christopher Nkunku was only able to make 11 appearances in the Premier League.

Across those games, though, he did manage to score a few goals, including one against Liverpool.

The Frenchman also netted in Chelsea's last away win of the campaign, a 2-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion. His teammate Cole Palmer is now tipping him to shine next term.

The 26-year-old also shared that he is "already excited" about the 2024/25 campaign.

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If Nkunku can stay fit, that will really boost Chelsea's chances of finishing in the top four.

The former RB Leipzig man is a proven goalscorer, netting 23 times during his final season in Germany.

Where is Christopher Nkunku going to play next season? Nkunku is quite a versatile attacker and has shown that at Chelsea this term despite not having too many opportunities because of injuries.

While his best position is probably just behind the centre-forward, the France international can also play on the left-hand side.

That is where he operated in Chelsea's victory over Brighton after coming on for Mykhailo Mudryk.

According to The Telegraph, though, Nkunku is expected to start next season as the Blues' first-choice No.10.

It makes sense. Nkunku is obviously a very talented forward, so Chelsea need to try to get the best out of him.

Nkunku has shown, however, that if he is needed to do a job elsewhere, he is more than capable of doing so. His performance against Brighton is enough evidence by itself. Really, then, it is just about trying to keep him fit, which is something Chelsea can hopefully do in the new campaign.