Samuel Chukwueze faced harsh criticism following his lackluster performance in AC Milan’s 0-0 draw against Genoa in Serie A.
The Nigerian forward, who had been expected to make a significant impact, failed to meet the team’s expectations, leading to widespread disappointment both on and off the field.
Chukwueze’s most glaring error occurred in the first half when, after receiving a well-timed pass from teammate Jimenez, he squandered a golden opportunity to put Milan ahead.
The forward’s shot was poorly executed and failed to trouble Genoa goalkeeper Leali, who had little difficulty collecting the ball.
This miss was highlighted by La Gazzetta dello Sport, which described the player as “stubborn” and “ineffective” in his attempts to outmaneuver his defender and find the net.
Further criticism followed from other major Italian outlets.
Tuttosport pointed out that Chukwueze had the chance to close out AC Milan’s most promising attacking move, but instead, he misjudged his diagonal shot, thus wasting a prime scoring opportunity.
Corriere dello Sport echoed these sentiments, noting that Chukwueze struggled to convert multiple assist opportunities, ultimately failing to live up to the high expectations set for him.
Despite showing glimpses of attacking flair, Chukwueze’s lack of precision and consistent mistakes in the final third left him as a weak link for Milan during the match.
Milannews.it also observed that even when the Nigerian managed to find space to create opportunities for his teammates, his crosses were often wayward, leaving Genoa’s defense largely unchallenged.
The disappointing performance marks a missed opportunity for Chukwueze to prove his worth at a crucial moment in the season.
With Milan’s attacking play lacking the sharpness required to break through Genoa’s defense, Chukwueze’s inability to capitalize on key moments contributed to a frustrating result for the team.
