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Nigerian forward Samuel Chukwueze has opened his league account for AC Milan. He scored months after making the summer move from Villarreal.
Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze finally opened his Serie A account for AC Milan as he closed off a 3-1 result against Verona.
The Nigerian forward has come under a bit of criticism this season, as he has failed to truly hit strides for Rossonerri. Recently, Stefano Pioli called him out, asking for improved performance.
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AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli has called out Samuel Chukwueze to up his game.
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The Nigeria international has not been at his best at AC Milan since last summer’s move from Villarreal.
The former Villarreal man has now obeyed the clarion call, scoring to help Milan to a 3-1 victory at Marc Antonio Bentegodi Stadium. With the win, Pioli's side climbed up to second on the log, displacing Juventus, who were held to a draw by Genoa.
How it happened
AC Milan started brilliantly, creating chance after chance, but were unlucky in front of goal. They eventually broke the deadlock just before halftime when he turned in a fortunate rebound.
USMNT star Christian Pulisic made it two five minutes after resumption from the break from another rebound, as he was rightly positioned to knock the ball into the net. Lorenzo Montipo parried Rafael Leao’s shot into his path.
Verona reacted positively to the goal and in the 64th minute, they pulled one back thanks to a stunning strike from Tijjani Noslin.
Verona tried to force an equaliser, but Chukwueze snuffed out their hopes with a stunning strike of his own, volleying the ball from the edge of the box and into the net.
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