UCL: Why I started Chukwueze against Newcastle United – Pioli

<p>AC Milan manager, Stefano Pioli has provided an insight on why he started Samuel Chukwueze in his side’s UEFA Champions League clash against Newcastle United on Tuesday night.</p>, <p>The encounter at the San Siro ended in a barren draw with the hosts wasting a couple of clear cut chances.</p>, <p>Chukwueze was named in the starting line-up for the first time since linking up with the Rooseneri from LaLiga club, Villarreal in the summer.</p>, <p>The 24-year-old was in action for 61 minutes before he was replaced by Christian Pulisic.</p>, <p>Pioli explained his decision to start the Nigeria international.</p>, <p>“Chukwueze is rapid, good at one-on-one situations, taking on a tall and physical full-back, but one with a very different pace to him. Pobega is very good at running into the box and entering those spaces,” he was quoted by Football Italia.</p>