Nigerian forward, Samuel Chukwueze delivered a late moment of brilliance, scoring the winning goal in AC Milan’s 3-2 comeback victory over Parma at the San Siro.
This historic win marked the first time Milan have scored two goals after the 90th minute to win a Serie A match, according to Opta via Milan News.
Milan’s Grit
In a pulsating encounter, Milan had to dig deep after trailing twice to a determined Parma side.
Christian Pulisic ended his nine-game goal drought in Serie A by converting a penalty to cancel out Parma’s opener.
With the hosts trailing 2-1 in injury time, Tijjani Reijnders calmly slotted home from close range to equalize.
Moments later, in the 94th minute, Chukwueze was perfectly positioned at the back post to bundle home the winner, igniting raucous celebrations among the Milan faithful.
A Pivotal Moment for Samuel Chukwueze
This match marked Chukwueze’s first appearance under new manager Sérgio Conceição after recovering from a hamstring injury sustained in December.
His last outing for Milan was a 1-1 draw with AS Roma on December 29, during former manager Paulo Fonseca’s final game in charge.
The Nigerian winger now has two goals in 18 Serie A appearances this season, surpassing his tally of one goal in 24 league games last term.
Chukwueze’s first league goal came on October 19, when he scored the winner in a 1-0 victory over Udinese. He also showcased his quality in the Coppa Italia, scoring twice in Milan’s 6-1 demolition of Sassuolo in December.
What’s Next for Milan and Samuel Chukwueze?
Milan will turn their focus to a high-stakes clash against city rivals Inter Milan on February 2. With this impactful return, Chukwueze will be hoping to cement a bigger role under Sérgio Conceição and contribute to another memorable result.
Season So Far
Despite missing several games during his recovery, Samuel Chukwueze remains a valuable asset for Milan.
Although, the winger have been rumored to move to a new club this January amid interests from several clubs.
