Nigeria winger Samuel Chukwueze faces weeks on sidelines as AC Milan fear serious hip injury

AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze is facing a spell on the sidelines after suffering a hip injury that could keep him out of action for several weeks, according to reports in Italy.

The Nigeria international missed Wednesday morning’s training session ahead of Milan’s Europa League fixture against Bournemouth after experiencing discomfort in his left hip.

Chukwueze is scheduled to undergo medical tests and a specialist assessment to determine the severity of the problem, with the Italian club concerned that the injury could be more serious than initially anticipated.

According to Sport Mediaset, the 27-year-old could be unavailable for several weeks, with the possibility of a longer absence depending on the outcome of the examinations.

Milan sweat over Chukwueze’s injury

The winger’s absence from training has raised concerns at Milan, who are awaiting further medical assessments before determining how long he will be unavailable.

Chukwueze reportedly felt discomfort in his left hip, prompting the club to arrange additional examinations to establish the extent of the injury.

While the precise recovery timeline remains unclear, reports in Italy suggest Milan fear the Nigerian could miss several weeks of action, with a more prolonged spell on the sidelines also a possibility.

The injury comes at an inconvenient time for Chukwueze, who has featured regularly under manager Ruben Amorim this season.

The former Fulham loanee has made eight appearances across all competitions, registering two assists as he looks to establish himself as an important attacking option for the Italian side.

His potential absence would leave Milan without one of their regular wide players as they navigate their upcoming fixtures.

Another injury setback for Milan

Chukwueze’s fitness concerns add to Milan’s existing injury problems, with Alexis Saelemaekers already facing an extended period out of action following ankle surgery.

The Belgian is expected to be sidelined for at least five months, leaving the club with another significant gap to address in its attacking options.

With Chukwueze’s recovery timeline yet to be established, Milan could face further selection challenges if the Nigerian is ruled out for an extended period.

The club will be hoping the medical examinations provide a clearer picture of the injury and allow its medical team to determine an appropriate recovery plan.

Further details on his condition are expected after the scheduled assessments, which should provide a clearer indication of when he could return to training and competitive action.