Chukwueze Doubtful for AC Milan’s Serie A Clash Amid Injury Concerns and Transfer Uncertainty

Nigeria international Samuel Chukwueze is a doubt for AC Milan’s Serie A clash with Cremonese this weekend after picking up a minor muscle problem, TalkTalk Nigeria reports.

According to Milan News, the winger faces a race against time to be fit for Saturday’s encounter.

The potential absence of Chukwueze is a fresh headache for manager Maximilliano Allegri, who is already without Portuguese star Rafael Leão, ruled out with a calf injury.

Chukwueze’s situation at Milan remains uncertain beyond the injury setback. Since joining from Villarreal two years ago, the 26-year-old has struggled to cement a regular starting role. With the summer transfer window still open, the winger has been linked with moves to Fulham and Real Betis.

Opinion

For Milan, this is a frustratingly familiar storyline: a talented winger battling fitness concerns while fighting to prove his worth in a team overflowing with attacking options. Chukwueze was expected to bring pace, flair, and unpredictability to the Rossoneri’s frontline, but inconsistency and limited game time have blunted his impact.

The timing couldn’t be worse. With Leão sidelined, this should have been Chukwueze’s golden chance to step into the spotlight and remind Milan why they invested in him. Instead, injury worries cast doubt on his availability at a moment when the team needs depth and creativity most.

From a broader perspective, the uncertainty around his Milan future adds more intrigue. A move to Fulham could offer him the consistency of minutes in the Premier League, while a switch to Real Betis might reignite his La Liga spark. At 26, Chukwueze is entering the prime of his career—it’s a stage where regular football is non-negotiable.

If Milan can keep him fit and confident, he could still evolve into a game-changer. But if the stop-start pattern continues, perhaps a new adventure is exactly what he needs to unlock his true potential.