Chukwueze: Allegri Is A Great Coach

Chukwueze: Allegri Is A Great Coach 

Ibrahim Lateef

Nigerian international Samuel Chukwueze has described Massimiliano Allegri as a great coach, as reported by BSNSports.com.ng.

The AC Milan squad recently wrapped up their pre-season tour with an impressive 9-0 victory over Perth Glory, thanks to goals from Filippo Terracciano, Christian Comotto, Chukwueze, Samuele Ricci, Yunus Musah, and two each from Noah Okafor and Rafael Leao.

Chukwueze expressed his thoughts in a post-match interview with MilanTV: "Coach Allegri is a great coach—everyone knows that. He has won a lot throughout his career, and now that he’s here, he’ll aim to win trophies with Milan as well. He’s excellent at working with players; he understands what they want and what he needs from them, both in terms of defence and attack."

Reflecting on the 9-0 win against Perth Glory in Australia, Chukwueze said, "We’re pleased to have won two matches. It was a good game. Every match during pre-season is important to prepare us for the start of Serie A." He continued,

"The win reminds us that we need to keep working hard and stay focused on the upcoming challenges. It doesn’t matter if we’re facing a small or big team; we must strive to win every game to achieve our season goals."

Chukwueze emphasized the importance of maintaining a positive mindset: "You always need to smile and take joy in what we do. Football can be stressful at times, leading you to dwell too much on what you can’t accomplish, but it’s vital to smile and remain happy. When you’re happy, everything falls into place, allowing you to play with the right mindset, which impacts football and every other aspect of life. When things go well, smile; when they don’t, smile nonetheless. The most important thing is to focus on yourself."

He added, "Everyone is happy and working hard, and there's a fantastic atmosphere in the dressing room. Some teammates even dance, and I’m one of them (laughs). Having fun makes everything easier."

Chukwueze acknowledged that while it's crucial to focus on work, there is also time for enjoyment: "There’s a time to joke and a time to concentrate. Now that our work is done, we can indulge in some fun (laughs)."