Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze is expected to miss AC Milan’s UEFA Europa League encounter against Bournemouth after suffering a left hip problem ahead of Thursday’s fixture.
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The Nigerian international was absent from Milan’s final training session at the club’s Milanello training ground on Wednesday, October 21, raising concerns about his availability for the trip to England.
Sport247 reports that Chukwueze developed the problem following AC Milan’s 3-2 Serie A victory over Atalanta on Sunday, October 18. The winger is scheduled to undergo a specialist medical examination to determine the severity of the injury and establish his potential recovery period.
The setback comes at an important stage of Milan’s European campaign, with the Italian side preparing for their third league-phase fixture of the Europa League season.
Chukwueze has featured regularly for Milan this season, earning opportunities under head coach Ruben Amorim. His possible absence would reduce the team’s attacking options on the right flank as they prepare to face a Bournemouth side playing on home soil.
Milan are already dealing with other fitness concerns. Belgian winger Alexis Saelemaekers is sidelined following ankle surgery, while defender Matteo Gabbia also missed the final training session ahead of the Bournemouth encounter.
The extent of Chukwueze’s injury remains unclear, and the outcome of his medical assessment is expected to provide a better indication of how long he could be unavailable.
For Nigeria, the development will also attract attention as the Super Eagles continue to monitor the fitness of key players based abroad. However, no definite return date has been established for the winger.
AC Milan are scheduled to face Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Thursday, October 22, in a fixture that will test the Italian club’s squad depth amid their growing injury concerns.
Chukwueze’s immediate focus will be on determining the extent of the hip problem and beginning the appropriate recovery process before returning to competitive action.
