An influential Chelsea player has been advised to stop complaining by his team amid rumors of a transfer to Manchester United.

Enzo Maresca, the head coach of Chelsea's football team, seems to have some unhappy players on his hands. Jamie O'Hara, a former player for Tottenham, has criticized Christopher Nkunku for "moaning" about not getting enough playing time. O'Hara also warned the team not to sell Nkunku, who has been sulking due to his lack of minutes on the field.

Nkunku joined Chelsea in a record-breaking deal from RB Leipzig in 2023. However, he has only played in 11 Premier League games last season due to injuries. Despite impressing Maresca during the pre-season, the 26-year-old has not started a single Premier League game since the beginning of the season. He has only been given opportunities to play in cup competitions, where he has proven his worth by scoring nine goals in seven games.

News reports have revealed that Nkunku is becoming increasingly frustrated with his lack of playing time in the league. Some clubs, including Manchester United, have shown interest in signing him if Chelsea decides to let him go. But O'Hara strongly believes that Chelsea should not even consider selling Nkunku and instead, the player should learn to be patient and wait for his turn.

"I don't understand what Nkunku is complaining about," O'Hara stated in an interview with Grosvenor Sport. "Yes, he's not playing regularly in the Premier League, but that's because players like Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer have been performing well. Nkunku just needs to accept this and fight for his spot in the team. He was injured for most of last season, so he needs to work hard to earn his place back."

O'Hara added that top clubs like Chelsea need top players in every position, and Nkunku is a valuable asset to the team. He also mentioned Manchester City, who have an abundance of talented players in every position. If Chelsea wants to reach that level of success, they need to hold onto players like Nkunku.

Former Chelsea defender Glen Johnson also shared O'Hara's opinion, saying that Nkunku would be "mad" to consider leaving the team at this point in his career. Johnson believes that Nkunku has shown potential in his limited appearances and can become a key player for the team if he stays and continues to work hard.

Nkunku recently played for France in their international matches, but he was unable to score a goal. He will now focus on earning a spot in Maresca's starting lineup for the upcoming Premier League match against Leicester City. With the team in good form, Nkunku will have to prove himself in order to get more playing time. But O'Hara and Johnson are confident that he has what it takes to succeed at Chelsea and should not give up on his dreams with the team.

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