Serie A: Chukwueze on target as Milan thrash Verona 3-1
Nigeria’s Samuel Chukwueze was on target as AC Milan continued their strong Serie A campaign with a crucial 3-1 win over Verona.
Ten victory extended Milan’s lead over third-place Juventus to three points.
The Rossoneri entered the match on the back of a Europa League quarter-final qualification and welcomed back key players Rafael Leao and Alessandro Florenzi from Serie A bans.
Despite a spirited performance from Verona, who were aiming to break clear of the bottom three, Milan proved too strong.
Chukwueze’s last goal sealed Milan’s win over Verona – Getty image
Theo Hernandez opened the scoring with an individual effort, sprinting down the left and scoring from a tight angle.
Christian Pulisic doubled Milan’s lead after Pawel Dawidowicz was caught napping, with Pulisic ready to pounce on the rebound.
Verona managed to pull one back with a fine strike from Tijjani Noslin, but Milan responded swiftly.
Substitute Samuel Chukwueze sealed the victory for Milan with a beautiful volley from inside the area.
