Osimhen defends Milan winger Chukwueze: “I would bet me life on his talent”

Samuel Chukwueze has struggled during his first few months at AC Milan and is currently out with an injury. However, his compatriot Victor Osimhen is confident that he will start shining for the Rossoneri soon. 

Chukwueze was the most expensive signing of the summer, coming in at €20m plus €8m in bonuses, but he’s yet to register a goal or an assist in nine appearances. Furthermore, he’s currently dealing with an injury and is thus unavailable.

Speaking live on the Twitch channel TV Play, as cited by MilanNews24, Napoli star Osimhe shared his thoughts on Chukwueze. He stated that he would bet his life on the winger, also highlighting the fact that he struggled in his first few months at Napoli.

“Chuk is a great talent for his age. I also struggled the first two months in Italy. Serie A is a very competitive league. He came from a different league, I would bet my life on his talent. He must believe in his talent and it will start to show,” he stated.

It remains to be seen when Chukwueze will be back in action for the Rossoneri. Pioli could certainly use him as Christian Pulisic cannot start every game, but at least now Luka Romero is expected to feature more.