Basking in the joy of scoring his first AC Milan goal, winger Samuel Chukwueze is hoping for a good outing in Tuesday’s Champions League game against Brugge of Belgium at the San Siro.
Chukwueze was handed a rare start in Saturday’s Serie A game against Udinese, and he scored with a perfectly curled goal to give his team victory.
“It was very nice. It was a good game for the team. We defended well, and the team spirit was good,” Chukwueze told DAZN.
“Now, we focus on Tuesday’s game. It’s a very good feeling to score and win this game.
“I think it’s very important for us, the coach, and our confidence, so we need to push for more targets.”
Meanwhile
Milan coach Paulo Fonseca expects his top striker Rafael Leao to be back in the squad after he was benched against Udinese game.
“Perhaps it’s strange for you not to see Rafa, but this must be the norm. It’s unusual to see Leao on the bench, but it’s normal for me to say that the team is more important,” Fonseca explained at a post-match press conference, as quoted by Milannews.
“Milan is more important than some players. I decided to play Okafor and Chukwueze; perhaps it will be Leao’s turn tomorrow. Let’s not create a case because there isn’t. Leao was respectful and satisfied in the dressing room; this is the most important thing to me. We are preparing for the following games, and perhaps Leao will return to playing.”
“He must prepare well because we need Rafa,” said the Portuguese.
