Chukwueze looks re-energised in new season, helps AC Milan to a victory over Torino

The Nigerian, who recently returned to Milan after his loan spell at Fulham, was hoping to impress his new manager and get a first-team shirt.

With a tricky trip to Torino in their first game, Chukwueze showed his quality to help Milan to a 2-1 victory.

Following an impressive performance against Manchester United during their pre-season friendly, Samuel Chukwueze was named in the starting lineup for the clash against Torino.

AC Milan started the game brightly, with Chukwueze causing havoc from the wing despite being deployed as a wingback.

The Super Eagles star made three key passes in the first half, but the team were unable to convert their chances.

In the second half, Milan burst forward and got the first goal. Adrien Rabiot delivered a brilliant long pass to find Alphadjo Cisse, who was completely open in the penalty area. 

Granted time and space to compose himself, he drilled a powerful strike directly into the right corner of the net.

Two minutes after the first goal, the visitors doubled their lead, with Chukwueze providing the assist for Adrien Rabiot score.

The home team tried to fight back after going two goals down, but could only get a goal back late in the game.

In the 93rd minute of injury time Che Adams showed good composure inside the box to fire a first-time shot inside the right post to beat the goalkeeper.

The goal was the final action of the game as AC Milan secured a 2-1 victory in their first game of the season.