{
  "id": 3405086,
  "title": "Chukwueze faces Moreira battle for Milan role",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/chukwueze-faces-moreira-battle-for-milan-role-3405086",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T02:36:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/chukwueze-faces-moreira-battle-for-milan-role/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "AC Milan's Ruben Amorim has stated that both Samuel Chukwueze and the newly signed Diego Moreira will compete for a starting position. Amorim believes Moreira, who joined for €50 million, can play as a full-back on either side of the pitch, possibly favoring the right. Chukwueze, who has shown adaptability in various positions, is seen as vital for the team. The pair will likely be pitted against each other for the role, with Amorim noting that the club needs players with similar attributes. Chukwueze's confidence was boosted after playing as a right wing-back in Milan's opening match.",
  "summary": "Samuel Chukwueze is set to battle new signing Diego Moreira for a starting role at AC Milan, with coach Ruben Amorim backing the Nigerian for a key wing-ba Read More: https://punchng.com/chukwueze-faces-moreira-battle-for-milan-role/",
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Chukwueze faces Moreira battle for Milan role",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/chukwueze-faces-moreira-battle-for-milan-role",
        "published": "2026-08-26T02:16:16.000Z"
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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."
}