Chukwueze set for crunch pre-season tasks

Samuel Chukwueze, the Nigerian winger for AC Milan, has been presented with a vital chance to prove his worth to new coach Ruben Amorim during the club's pre-season tour. With his future at the San Siro uncertain, Chukwueze is included in the squad for upcoming friendlies, aiming to convince Amorim he deserves a spot in the team's plans.

The Rossoneri are set to play high-profile matches against Inter Milan in Perth and Chelsea in Jakarta. The tour squad also features notable players like Rafael Leao, new signing Pervis Estupiñán, and defender Fikayo Tomori, though some players' futures remain unresolved. Milan's preparation includes assessing all squad members, with Estupiñán and Tomori also attracting transfer interest.

For Chukwueze, these pre-season fixtures are particularly significant. After returning from a loan spell at Fulham, where he scored three goals and provided four assists in 23 league appearances, the Premier League club opted not to activate his €26 million purchase option. Now, he must seize this opportunity to gain Amorim's trust and secure his position for the 2026/27 campaign, potentially warding off a summer departure from the seven-time European champions.