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Chukwueze injury blow for Milan as Amorim faces selection crisis
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Chukwueze injury blow for Milan as Amorim faces selection crisis
Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze missed today's training session with a hip problem that needs assessment, but several sources in Italy say the Nigerian international is expected to be sidelined for several weeks.
Milan winger Chukwueze is expected to remain out of action for several weeks, according to reports in Italy.
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Latest Milan team news: Chukwueze's injury
ROME, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 12: Nuno Tavares of SS Lazio competes for the ball with Samuel Chukwueze of AC Milan during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico on September 12, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)
The former Fulham loanee did not take part in a morning training session on Wednesday, the eve of a Europa League game against Bournemouth, and will undergo medical tests later today.
According to Sport Mediaset , the 27-year-old will also have a specialist visit today to determine the extent of his injury.
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Reports say Chukwueze felt discomfort in his left hip, and Milan fear the injury could be serious enough to sideline the Nigerian for several weeks or even months.
ITALY – SEPTEMBER 20: Danilo Veiga of U.S. Lecce battles for the ball with Alexis Saelemaekers of AC Milan during the Serie A match between AC Milan and US Lecce at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on September 20, 2026 in Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Chukwueze's injury adds to Alexis Saelemaekers' recent ankle surgery, which has kept the Belgian sidelined for at least the next five months.
Chukwueze has been a regular starter for Milan under Ruben Amorim this season, with two assists in eight appearances across all competitions.
