Serie A: Samuel Chukwueze inspires AC Milan to historic win over Lecce 

By Wale Mustapha

Nigerian winger, Samuel Chukwueze was at his best for AC Milan on Saturday helping them to an emphatic 3-0 victory over Lecce.

Chukwueze who was handed his third consecutive start since returning to the club after African Cup of Nations, AFCON tournament justified his place by providing the opening goal for Christian Pusilic.

That was his second assist in the league which set the tone for the Rossoneri to record their seventh game unbeaten.

Olivier Giroud doubled the lead for Milan before half time after connecting well with Yacine Adli’s cross.

Lecce went down to 10 men on the stroke of half time when Nikola Krstovic high knee caught Chukwueze in the air.

Portuguese forward, Rafael Leao wrapped things up for the hosts in the second half with another assist from Adli.

The win, however pushed Milan up to second with 68 points from 31 games pending other games to decided.