Eko Hot Blog reports that it is becoming increasingly likely that Super Eagles forward, Samuel Chukwueze, will miss Nigeria’s World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic.
The Eagles are set to host Bafana Bafana at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on June 7.
Before traveling to Ivory Coast to face the Squirrels three days later.
In preparation for these matches, head coach Finidi George has invited 23 Eagles players, including the former Villarreal star, who is part of an eight-man attacking shortlist.
However, Chukwueze’s participation in these matches seems unlikely after the winger was left out of Milan’s tour of Australia.
Daniele Bonera, the club’s interim coach following Stefano Pioli’s sacking, took 23 players on the tour in Australia.
The team is set to play a friendly match against AS Roma at the Optus Stadium in Perth today, but the Nigerian did not travel with the squad.
Chukwueze’s omission from Milan’s squad means the winger, who missed Nigeria’s international friendlies against Ghana and Mali in March.
AC Milan winger, Samuel Chukwueze
Therefore, racing against time for the crucial matches against Bafana Bafana and the Squirrels.
The 24-year-old sustained an injury during the Rossoneri’s Serie A match against Cagliari on May 11, forcing him off the field early in the second half, with Rafael Leao coming on as his replacement.
As a result, he missed Milan’s last two Serie A games against Torino and Salernitana.
While Milan did not disclose the extent of the injury, it was believed that Chukwueze would be sidelined for about three weeks.
With Moses Simon still recovering from a long-term injury and Victor Osimhen also ruled out of the fixtures.
Head coach Finidi George faces a challenging task following the latest reports from Italy.
Chukwueze’s absence would be a major setback for Nigeria’s chances of securing crucial victories against South Africa and the Benin Republic.
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