The Super Eagles winger has not played a Serie A game for AC Milan since joining the club this summer, but has been named by Stefano Pioli as manager. He could have played the first game after the international break. /em>
Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze could have a chance to make his first appearance for AC Milan in the derby against Inter Milan right after the international break, Soccernet.ng reports.
The Nigerian star joined Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) this summer for a fee worth around £28m after spending seven years at Spain’s Villarreal.
Cukwueze was one of Spain’s standout players last season, scoring 13 goals and providing 12 assists in all competitions, helping Villarreal move to a respectable fifth place in LaLiga and a place in the last 16 of the UEFA European Conference League. contributed to
However, the 24-year-old has fallen into the pecking order of Milan manager Stefano Pioli’s right-wing position, as the Italian nominated Cristian Pulisic for the right-wing position in the first three games of the Rossoneri’s Serie A season. did not reach.
Christian Pulisic has started on the right wing in all three of his last three games since he arrived at the beginning of the summer, giving him more time to learn Stefano Pioli’s instructions and get fully fit. there were.
Though he is considered by many to be unbeatable at this point, he has already scored twice to repay the head coach’s trust, but Chukwueze himself has stepped away from the team bank after signing a deal worth £28million. There must be. .
SempreMilan.it reports that Chukwueze could make his first start for Milan in the biggest match of the season, the Derby della Madonnina against Inter Milan on September 17th.
The former Villarreal winger has been called up to the Nigeria squad for the AFCON qualifiers, but unlike his teammates, it will be his first return to AC Milan as he has only one game left against Sao Tome and Principe on 10 September. would be, but would deny it.
Meanwhile, Pulisic could feature in two US friendlies against Uzbekistan and Oman, the latter of which will take place on September 13, just four days before Milan face Inter.
If Chukwueze wins the bid ahead of the former Chelsea winger, he could prove himself to Pioli, leaving the Italian manager in a dilemma as to who to fill the position. may become
