Super Eagles star Chukwueze to get rare chance as AC Milan plan to bench stars in Serie A this weekend

Samuel Chukwueze is said to be ready for a rare start for Milan as the Rossoneri plan to field a second XI against Cagliari.

Nigerian Samuel Chukwueze is preparing for a rare start in the Italian League, as Milan coach Stefano Pioli is scheduled to change his starting lineup for the upcoming Italian League match against Cagliari.

Reports suggest that several key players, including Rafael Leao, Theo Hernandez, Fikayo Tomori and Davide Calabria, are set to make the bench for the match at the San Siro on Saturday. This rotation strategy comes as Milan aims to manage player fatigue and keep the team fresh for the remaining matches of the season.

Chukwueze's rare opportunity

With some key players expected to be missing, this represents a rare opportunity for Super Eagles star Chukwueze to showcase his talents on the field.

Chukwueze, known for his incredible pace and dribbling skills, could find himself flanked by Olivier Giroud alongside Christian Pulisic in what promises to be an intriguing attacking line-up for Milan. The Nigerian winger will be keen to make the most of this opportunity and leave a lasting impression on Pioli and the Milan fans.

Absence and return of Cagliari

Meanwhile, Cagliari will be without the services of suspended players Tommaso Augello and Gianluca Gaetano, weakening their squad for the tough clash against Milan.

However, coach Claudio Ranieri will welcome back Nicola Viola, which will give the visiting side a boost as they seek a positive result against Milan. Ranieri will look to take advantage of Milan's rotation and exploit any weaknesses in his squad to achieve a decisive victory for his relegation-threatened team.