Samuel Chukwueze has been one of the stand-out players of AC Milan’s preseason campaign so far, and a report about the winger has taken a dig at Stefano Pioli.
As Tuttosport (via MilanNews) report, Chukwueze has started preseason the way that he finished last season, i.e. playing full of confidence and looking like one of the brightest stars on the team.
From March onwards, the former Villarreal man seemed to settle into a groove with Milan and with Italian football, while this summer he has taken full advantage of the opportunity to work immediately with the team and with the new coach.
The produce has been seen in the first friendlies as he got two assists against Manchester City in New York and then scored the winner against Real Madrid a few days later, with a final game in the USA to come against Barcelona on Tuesday.
The paper has teased former coach Stefano Pioli a little with the headline: ‘Sorry for the delay. Pioli, have you seen Chukwueze? The most expensive signing in the 2023 market has finally blossomed’.
Of course he must keep this up when the competitive games begin, but the piece mentions Chukwueze’s recent comments in which he praised Fonseca and at the same time indirectly involves Pioli.
“I like the new coach, he immediately gave me an opportunity, it’s important when someone trusts you; the fans will see a new Samu this year,” he said. A clean slate for the Nigerian, which could be vital.