{
  "id": 1540794,
  "title": "Chukwueze hails Amorim impact, AC Milan role for new season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/chukwueze-hails-amorim-impact-ac-milan-role-for-new-season",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T17:53:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/chukwueze-hails-amorim-impact-ac-milan-role-for-new-season/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has commended AC Milan head coach Ruben Amorim following their recent pre-season friendly victory over Manchester United. The 27-year-old Nigerian player praised Amorim, who joined the Italian club in June after a tumultuous time at Manchester United, for his steadfast tactical approach. Amorim, known for his 3-4-3 formation, has maintained this strategy with AC Milan, resulting in their most successful pre-season yet with a 4-2 win over Manchester United. Chukwueze, who joined Milan from Fulham on a €21.1 million deal in 2023, spoke highly of the Portuguese tactician, stating that he trusts Amorim and feels fortunate to be given a chance at the club. The winger, who returned to Milan after a loan spell at Fulham, confirmed his readiness to adapt to the wingback role under Amorim, emphasizing his belief in his abilities and commitment to the team. Chukwueze expects to start from the beginning for AC Milan when they face Torino in the Italian Serie A season opener on August 23.",
  "summary": "Super Eagles of Nigeria winger, Samuel Chukwueze, has reserved praise for his AC Milan head coach, Ruben Amorim, following the team’s victory over Manchester United in a pre-season friendly match. The 27-year-old was effusive in his praise of the Portuguese tactician who joined Milan in June after a disastrous 14-month tenure at Manchester United that […]",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Ruben Amorim celebrates first Milan win, says no hard feelings toward Manchester United",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/ruben-amorim-celebrates-first-milan-win-says-no-hard-feelings-toward",
        "published": "2026-08-17T12:00:24.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}