Chukwueze believes his goal against Verona on Sunday is the first of many
Super Eagles winger Samuel Chuwkueze believes his first goal for AC Milan against Verona on Sunday is the first of many to come.
Milan secured a three-point cushion over Juventus thanks to the win against Hellas Verona this afternoon. Samuel Chukwueze came off the bench and bagged his first Serie A goal, expressing his feelings after the game.
In the 73rd minute, Pioli decided to take off Noah Okafor to give Chukwueze some minutes. Verona was pushing for an equaliser, at a score of 1-2, but instead, the Nigerian found the back of the net with a great volley.
He got a 7/10 in the player ratings and after the game, he was understandably very happy. Speaking to DAZN, as cited by MilanNews, he expressed his feelings and also stated that he trusts Pioli’s plan.
Chukwueze hopes to score ‘more goals’ for Milan fans but is aware Stefano Pioli ‘can’t put on the bench’ Christian Pulisic, who has been impressive for the Rossoneri in 2023-24.
The Nigeria international scored his first Serie A goal on Sunday in a 3-1 win over Hellas Verona at the Stadio Bentegodi.
“I am really happy. I’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time,” the Nigerian winger told DAZN as quoted by Milannews.
“These first few months were not easy, but I’ve continued to work hard. Winning was important, and I wanted to keep scoring to help the team.
“I must continue working hard because they signed me to score goals. I trust the coach and his plans for me. I just need to remain focused and continue working hard.”
Chukwueze was asked to describe his first months at Milan.
“They were not easy as who plays in my position [Pulisic] is doing well and scoring many goals,” he replied smiling.
“The coach can’t put him on the bench, but I continue to work. Today’s goal means a lot to my confidence. I must continue to work and be focused on the future.”
Pulisic scored in Milan’s last four games including Sunday’s win in Verona. The USMNT captain has netted 12 goals across all competitions with the Rossoneri this term.
Lastly, Chukwueze sent a message to Milan fans: “Thanks, I hope to score more goals for you.”
Chukwueze joined Milan from Villarreal in a €20m deal last summer, but before today’s match, he had only scored two goals in 22 appearances across all competitions. Both his goals came in Champions League matches, including one away at Newcastle in December 2023.
Pulisic, on the other hand, has already bagged 12 goals in 39 matches across all competitions, setting a new personal record for goals scored in a single campaign.
