Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze made a spectacular return from injury, coming off the bench to score a dramatic 95th-minute winner in AC Milan’s hard-fought 3-2 win over Parma at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on Sunday.
Chukwueze, sidelined since December 2024 due to a hamstring injury sustained against AS Roma, marked his comeback in style. The 25-year-old winger replaced Youssouf Fofana in the 57th minute, with Milan desperately searching for all three points.
The decisive moment came in stoppage time when Chukwueze connected with a setup from Strahinja Pavlović to slot home the winner, sparking wild celebrations at the San Siro. His strike capped a thrilling comeback for the Rossoneri, who also scored through Tijjani Reijnders and Christian Pulisic.
The goal was Chukwueze’s fourth of the season, adding to his single assist in 23 appearances across all competitions. His return is a timely boost for AC Milan, who are rebuilding momentum under new head coach Sérgio Conceição.
Chukwueze missed six matches during his injury layoff, including Milan’s Supercoppa Italia triumph, but his reintroduction provides a significant attacking option as the Rossoneri aim to compete for silverware on multiple fronts.
Reflecting on his performance, the Nigerian winger will look to rediscover the consistency that made him a standout at Villarreal and secure a starting spot in Conceição’s plans moving forward. With this performance, Chukwueze has made a strong case for inclusion in the starting eleven in the weeks ahead.
The victory marked Milan’s first Serie A home win under Conceição, with Chukwueze’s heroics potentially serving as a turning point in their campaign.
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