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Villarreal boss, Emery challenges Chukwueze to toughen up defensively

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SPORTS NEWS: Villarreal boss, Emery challenges Chukwueze to toughen up defensively [New Sports News] » Naijacrawl
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Villarreal manager, Unai Emery, has challenged Samuel Chukwueze to work on the defensive side of his game.

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Chukwueze has yet to start a LaLiga game for the Yellow Submarine this season.

The 23-year-old has played second fiddle to Spaniard Yeremi Pino.

The winger was handed a starting berth in Villarreal’s UEFA Europa Conference League clash against Polish side, Lech Poznan last Thursday.

The Nigerian responded by scoring and providing an assist in the 4-3 win

Chukwueze was caught ball-watching as Villarreal fell to a 1-0 against Real Betis on Sunday.

Emery stated that he and his coaching crew are working to help the winger improve his defensive awareness.

“Chukwueze has quality, and we are working on improving his defensive performance. He has lacked the two meters necessary to defend from post to post, “Emery told reporters.

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Chelsea go for Sporting Lisbon boss, Amorim as next boss

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Chelsea have now turned their attention to Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim to determine who becomes the Blues’ new head coach.The 38-year-old who guided Sporting Lisbon to the Portuguese league and cup double in his first season at the club has been on the Blues’ shortlist, and they have now spoken to him.The Portuguese have a release clause of around €10 million (£8.7 million) in his current deal with the Portuguese top side, and Todd Boehly and Co. would have...
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Sabatini Suggests Chukwueze to Replace Pulisic in AC Milan's Starting Lineup for Serie A

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SPORTS NEWS: Sabatini Suggests Chukwueze to Replace Pulisic in AC Milan's Starting Lineup for Serie A [New Sports News] » Naijacrawl
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Italian football expert Sandro Sabatini has suggested that Samuel Chukwueze should replace Christian Pulisic in AC Milan's starting lineup next season.Both Chukwueze and Pulisic joined AC Milan last summer from Villarreal and Chelsea, respectively. Currently, Pulisic is ahead of Chukwueze in AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli's pecking order.In an interview with radiorossonera, Sabatini praised Chukwueze's quality, describing him as a technical player with potential. He...
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Serie A: Chukwueze will succeed at AC Milan despite slow start — West

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SPORTS NEWS: Serie A: Chukwueze will succeed at AC Milan despite slow start — West [New Sports News] » Naijacrawl
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Taribo West, a former AC Milan defender, has backed Samuel Chukwueze to develop into a key member of the Roosoneri.This summer, Chukwueze switched from Villarreal to AC Milan.However, the winger has had a difficult time making a name for himself on the squad.With no goals or assists to his credit, the 24-year-old has made eight appearances for the former Serie A champions.But West insisted that Chukwueze's decision to support Stefano Pioli was the right one.“I think...
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