Samuel Chukwueze is expected to play some parts for AC Milan today when they take on PSG in the reverse tie of the UEFA Champions League with the first one played two weeks ago going the way of the French side.
AC Milan will be looking for a win to lift them off the basement of the group and also avenge the 0-3 loss they suffered in Paris against the same opponent two weeks ago.
Ahead of the game, coach of the Italian side Stefano Pioli confirmed that Nigeria international winger Samuel Chukwueze is expected to play some parts after making a full recovery from the injury he picked up, while on international duty with Nigeria.
“Chukwueze has had a bit less playing time, but he has been training for two days. Pulisic will start, and Chukwueze will be ready to replace him”, the coach said ahead of today’s game.
The cheering news opened the door for his inclusion in the list of players who will be called up by the head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Jose Peseiro for the start of their world cup qualifiers on the 16th of November.
However Peseiro confirmed that the 24 year old won’t be in the team just like Victor Osimhen of Napoli who is still out injured . He went further to explain the reason behind the omission of Chukwueze from the games against Lesotho and Zimbabwe respectively.
“Samuel Chukwueze and Victor Osimhen will not be called up during the next break, we want to avoid any risks. I was very sorry for their injuries: the clubs pay the players and we constantly collaborate with them”, he was quoted as saying by Tv Play.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
