Going on the Record: Samuel Chukwueze Opens Up on AC Milan's Tough Season
Struggling AC Milan Explained by Chukwueze, Olusegun Proud of Super Eagles Invitation
This past season proved a challenge for AC Milan, ending in an eighth-place finish and missing out on European qualification. To make matters worse, they succumbed early in both the UEFA Champions League and Coppa Italia, with the Supercoppa Italiana as their only consolation.
In an exclusive chat with SportsBoom, Samuel Chukwueze offered a glimpse behind the scenes of this tumultuous campaign.
"Transitioning from one manager to another mid-season—with pre-season under the former and the remainder of the season under the latter—was quite a hurdle," he explained.
"Switching coaches mid-stream meant a complete overhaul in tactics, formations, and playing styles. The change was abrupt, and the players found it hard to quickly adapt to these new circumstances," Chukwueze continued.
Chukwueze's remarks provided an insightful look into the behind-the-scenes strife that marked a season disappointing to fans' expectations.
On a brighter note, Nigerian forward Olakunle Olusegun is relishing his inaugural invite to the Super Eagles. The 23-year-old striker, currently playing for Russian champions FC Krasnodar, was summoned as a late-minute substitute for injured regulars ahead of an impending friendly match against Russia.
Training with the national team on Tuesday night in Moscow, Olusegun described this opportunity as a lifelong dream come true:
"Playing for one's national team is every player's goal," he acknowledged to the Super Eagles media. "Now that I find myself in the Super Eagles, it feels like a privilege and an honor for me because it's not of my own making or due to my abilities."
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- Despite AC Milan's challenging season, Nigerian forward Olakunle Olusegun is celebrating his invitation to join the Super Eagles, a lifelong dream come true for him.
- Chukwueze's account of AC Milan's season revealed that the sudden change in coaches, with different tactics and playing styles, posed a significant challenge for the team.
- With Olusegun's inclusion in the Super Eagles, there seems to be a renewed excitement for Nigerian football, as he prepares to represent his country against Russia.
- The European-leagues continue to be a hotbed for Nigerian talent, with Manchester City making a €55 million move for Tijjani Reijnders.
- In Serie A, as Massimiliano Allegri returns to AC Milan as head coach, there's speculation that the team might offload Samuel Chukwueze, who struggled with the team's tumultuous season.
