Samuel Chukwueze will start on the bench when AC Milan take on Club Brugge in their UEFA Champions League fixture at the San Siro on Tuesday.
Softfootball noted that the Nigerian winger misses out on a place in the starting line-up despite his match-winning display against Udinese last weekend, where he scored the only goal in Milan’s 1-0 Serie A victory.
AC Milan manager Paulo Fonseca confirmed his starting XI during Monday’s pre-match press conference.
Mike Maignan will start in goal behind a back four of Emerson Royal, Matteo Gabbia, Fikayo Tomori and Theo Hernandez.
Youssouf Fofana, Tijjani Reijnders and Ruben Loftus-Cheek will operate in midfield, while Christian Pulisic, Rafael Leao and Alvaro Morata lead the attack.
Chukwueze earned his third league start of the season against Udinese and rewarded his manager with a composed finish in the 13th minute to secure all three points for the Rossoneri.
The 25-year-old will now hope to make an impact from the bench as Milan chase a crucial victory in Europe’s elite club competition.
