**Ahead of the big game between AC Milan and Napoli, Christopher Nkunku spoke to the media and shared his thoughts on starting alongside Niclas Füllkrug.**
Due to Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic not being in the best of conditions, Massimiliano Allegri decided to go with Nkunku and Füllkrug in the attacking duo today. It’s the first time that the two will start together, which makes it even more special since it’s such a big game.
Speaking to DAZN just a few minutes ago, as transcribed by [MilanNews](https://www.milannews.it/news/nkunku-a-dazn-con-fullkrug-un-buon-rapporto-oggi-per-la-prima-volta-insieme-613057), Nkunku shared his thoughts on the game and what it will be like to play alongside Füllkrug. He stated that the two have a very good relationship as they often speak off the pitch as well.
**What type of game do you expect?**
“We have prepared very well and we are focused. We know we are facing a strong team, but we are ready.”
**Today, you are paired with Füllkrug …**
“We have a good relationship. We talk a lot on and off the pitch. Today is our first time playing together. I can’t wait for us to do our best together.”
Let’s hope that the two can come up with something good as Milan will need some attacking power to come away with all three points. While we are on the topic of strikers, Napoli star Rasmus Hojlund [**isn’t even on the bench**](https://sempremilan.com/official-napoli-ac-milan-starting-xis-2025-2026) due to a stomach bug, and Romelu Lukaku is still out.