What Samuel Chukwueze said after scoring first Serie A goal for AC Milan

Samuel Chukwueze joined AC Milan from Villarreal during the 202 Summer transfer window and has started slowly to life in Milan

AC Milan forward, Samuel Chukwueze, has celebrated his first Serie A goal for Stefano Pioli’s men at the Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi, as reported by Soccernet.ng.

Chukwueze secured the victory for AC Milan away from home with a volley, ending his goal drought and potentially leading to a return to form for his club.

The Nigerian international joined the Rossoneri in the 2023 summer transfer window, but has fallen short of expectations, having recorded no goals for the club since his move.

Chukwueze has, however, faced criticism in Italy, with his transfer being deemed a waste of money due to his limited impact compared to his time at Villarreal CF.

Speaking after the 3-1 victory against Verona, Chukwueze told DAZN that his struggle for good performance hasn’t been easy and he believes his confidence will grow further.

“It hasn’t been easy. Whoever is playing in my position is doing great and scoring a lot. The coach can’t bench him. I continue to work hard, and it doesn’t matter if I play little. Today’s goal is very important for my confidence. I must continue to stay focused and centered on the future,” he said, as quoted by Milan Post.

The Super Eagles star has not been named in the squad to face Ghana and Mali later this month, but he will be looking forward to making an impression with his performance at his club.

N.B: what do you think of Samuel Chukwueze’s first Serie A goal for AC Milan against Verona? Leave your comments below.

This post was last modified on March 17, 2024 7:26 pm

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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