Samuel Chukwueze’s got his first start for AC Milan yesterday in the UEFA Champions League and not the best he would have hoped as they San Siro cluh were held to a goalless draw from Newcastle United.
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Two changes to the starting line-up were made from the derby by Pioli: Pobega and Chukwueze coming in for Reijnders and Pulisic.
Having completed the summer switch from Spanish side Villarreal, the Super Eagles winger have been mostly used from the bench in all Serie A games due to heavy competition on the left wing but Pioli has backed him through and through to be a big star for the Milan club.
He was replaced in the 61st minute by the fresh legs of Christian Pulisic as they found it hard to break down a resilient Magpies defence line despite creating a host of chances to end the tie goalless.
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The Magpies returned to the Champions League for the first time in 20 years, but were second best for long periods at the San Siro as Milan created chance after chance.
Chukwueze will be hoping to make a difference when Milan’s travel to Dortmund on October 4, while Newcastle host the French champions PSG on the same night.
