Chukwueze Makes 20th Appearance as AC Milan Loses to Torino

Samuel Chukwueze (Photo Credit: Getty)

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze was in action during AC Milan’s 2-1 defeat to Torino in Saturday’s Serie A clash.

Chukwueze, making his 20th appearance of the season with two goals so far, entered the game as a substitute in the 88th minute, replacing Alejandro Jimenez.

Samuel Chukwueze (Photo Credit: Getty)
Samuel Chukwueze (Photo Credit: Getty)

Torino took the lead in unusual fashion after just five minutes when Mike Maignan’s clearance struck Malick Thiaw and deflected into his own net.

Milan had a prime chance to draw level in the 32nd minute after Marcus Pedersen’s handball awarded them a penalty, but Torino goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic saved Christian Pulisic’s spot-kick.

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic (photo credit: Getty)
Vanja Milinkovic-Savic (photo credit: Getty)

Milinkovic-Savic continued to frustrate Milan with several crucial saves until the 74th minute when Tijjani Reijnders finally broke through, firing a powerful strike into the top corner.

However, Torino quickly responded just two minutes later. Gieitis capitalized on a free-kick, sending a low shot past Maignan to secure the decisive goal and hand Milan another disappointing defeat.

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