Samuel Chukwueze came off the bench to score a dramatic 90+5 minute winner for AC Milan in their 3-2 victory over Parma at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on Sunday.
Chukwueze replaced Youssouf Fofana in the 57th minute, fired home a clinical finish from six yards in stoppage time, sealing all three points for the Rossoneri.
The goal marked Chukwueze’s second league strike of the season, extending his total to four goals in 23 appearances across all competitions.
In just 38 minutes on the pitch, Chukwueze recorded 30 touches, 11 accurate passes (85% completion rate), and two successful dribbles from three attempts.
He also had one shot on target, two blocked efforts, and won three of five ground duels.
Chukwueze’s timely return proved pivotal as Milan looked to maintain their push for silverware under manager Sérgio Conceição.
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Despite goals from Tijjani Reijnders and Christian Pulisic, Parma’s resilience threatened to undo Milan’s lead, but Chukwueze’s late strike ensured the victory.
Nigerian winger celebrating his winner with his team mates. Photo by Imago
The winger had been sidelined since late December with a hamstring injury sustained against AS Roma, missing six matches, including Milan’s Supercoppa Italia triumph.
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His return is especially significant as the January transfer window nears its close, with speculation surrounding his future at the club.
With Chukwueze’s decisive performance, Milan fans will hope this signals the resurgence of the form that made him a star at Villarreal.