Chukwueze injury raises concern at Milan with potential long absence

AC Milan have suffered another setback ahead of their clash with AFC Bournemouth, as Nigerian Samuel Chukwueze has sustained a hip injury that could keep him out for an extended period.

Sky Sport Italia reported in a report published on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, that Samuel Chukwueze felt pain in his hip after the match against Atalanta, necessitating a specialist medical examination to determine the nature of the injury and its severity.

The duration of Samuel Chukwueze's absence remains unclear as we await the results of medical examinations, amid fears that the injury may be more serious than initially expected.

Chukwueze's injury adds to AC Milan's troubles on the right flank, especially with Alexis Saelemaekers sidelined due to injury, which presents the team with an additional challenge in the upcoming phase.