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: AC Milan manager Sergio Conceição admitted he may have misjudged Samuel Chukwueze after the Super Eagles winger’s crucial assist off the bench secured a 3-1 comeback win against Bologna, boosting Milan’s European qualification hopes.
AC Milan manager Sergio Conceição has acknowledged he may have underestimated Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze, following his game-changing contribution in a 3-1 comeback victory over Bologna on Friday night.
Chukwueze, who has struggled to secure a regular starting spot, came off the bench to register his first assist of the season, helping Milan overturn a deficit and reignite their attack.
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Post-match, Conceição praised Chukwueze’s impact, according to Milan Post.
“I have embraced everyone. He deserves a very positive word, like the others who came in.”
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He added, “He hasn’t played for a long time and wanted to show the coach that I was wrong not to start him. It’s a good sign to have these doubts in the starting lineup.”
Initially, the Portuguese tactician opted to start Christian Pulisic and João Felix, with Raphael Leão suspended, leaving Chukwueze on the bench.
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Milan dominated the first half but failed to convert their chances, as Bologna’s Riccardo Orsolini scored just before the break.
However, Chukwueze’s pivotal impact came after his introduction in the 65th minute, revitalising Milan’s attack.
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Santiago Giménez equalised, followed by Pulisic’s decisive goal. In stoppage time, Chukwueze provided a precise assist for Giménez’s second, sealing a 3-1 victory.
The 25-year-old has been limited to nine Serie A starts this season, with three goals and one assist, but his recent performance, creating two chances, including the decisive assist, has given Conceição food for thought as Chukwueze seeks more minutes.
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This victory moved AC Milan to eighth in the Serie A standings, just three points behind fourth-placed Juventus, keeping their European qualification hopes alive.
With Milan’s array of attacking talent, competition for starting spots is intensifying, and Chukwueze’s timely impact could mark a turning point in his season.
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