Chukwueze watched AC Milan’s win over PSG from the bench but could return to the starting lineup against Lecce this weekend
Super Eagles striker Samuel Chukwueze could return to AC Milan’s starting lineup this weekend following Christian Pulisic’s injury, Soccer reports.
Chukwueze was available for AC Milan’s UEFA Champions League match against PSG on Tuesday.
After two weeks on injury leave, the Super Eagles striker was one of the players to return to the team, along with Theo Hernandez and Pulisic, who missed the last match against Udinese due to fitness issues.
The Rossoneri put in a great performance and goals from Rafael Leao and Olivier Giroud ensured the Rossoneri won 2-1. However, Chukwueze experienced the entire event from the bench.
However, Things could change this weekend after Pulisic sustained an injury late in the match against PSG There is. The extent of the American’s injury is unknown, but given his poor injury record, Pioli is unlikely to put him at risk.
Second right-winger Chukwueze could benefit from this as he could start against Lecce.
Since Chukwueze arrived in Italy, he has yet to make a significant impression. He has not contributed a goal in seven games in Serie A. For him to become Milan’s mainstay, he needs to start putting up numbers as soon as possible.
