AC Milan manager Paulo Fonseca has shed light on his decision to start Samuel Chukwueze over Portuguese star Rafael Leao in the club's 1-0 victory against Udinese on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports .
Speaking to reporters, Fonseca emphasised that his choice was purely tactical and not due to any locker room issues, as some had speculated.
Fonseca revealed that Leao, one of Milan's most influential players, had been nursing a slight injury and had not fully participated in training ahead of the match.
Chukwueze, who had returned early from international duty with Nigeria due to a knock, recovered in time to start his third Serie A match of the season.
He rewarded Fonseca's faith with the game's only goal, securing Milan's hard-fought win despite being reduced to ten men after Tijjani Reijners was sent off. The Nigerian winger's performance earned him the Man of the Match award.
