Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has scored in each of his 11 Turkish TFF 1. Lig appearances for Bursaspor since joining the club from Scottish giants Celtic during the summer transfer window.

The run has taken Iheanacho’s total to 15 goals, including his strike for Nigeria in the friendly against Russia. That goal extended his scoring sequence to 12 consecutive matches.

The International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) says Iheanacho must score in 11 more matches to draw level with Josef Bican’s record for goals in consecutive official matches.

Bican holds the world record after scoring in 23 successive official matches, according to the IFFHS.

Iheanacho’s current run has come entirely during an impressive start to life in the Turkish second tier. He has found the net in every match he has played in the 1st League while wearing the Bursaspor jersey.

The record for consecutive goals in league matches belongs to Lionel Messi, who scored in 21 straight La Liga games for Barcelona, according to OptaJose statistics.

Iheanacho is therefore nine matches short of Messi’s league mark and 11 away from matching Bican’s overall official-match record.

Inter Lagos interim head coach Olusanjo Olutayo says his players must address fundamental weaknesses in their performances if the newly promoted club are to avoid relegation from the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

The warning comes before Inter Lagos’ fixture against Kun Khalifat, with the side enduring a difficult return to the top flight. They are currently bottom of the league table after taking just one victory from their opening nine matches.

Olutayo said the team’s problems were not simply a matter of creating more opportunities, but of making sure those chances were converted and that key aspects of their play were working effectively.

“We don’t need to have 15 chances with zero goals. That’s relegation form,” he told the club’s media.

“Core details are missing, and that has to change,” he added.

The interim coach’s comments highlight the pressure on Inter Lagos to quickly improve their results. Their poor start has left them facing an immediate fight to move away from the relegation zone, with the meeting with Kun Khalifat providing another opportunity to begin changing their fortunes.

Inter Lagos’ lack of victories has been compounded by their failure to turn attacking opportunities into goals, an issue Olutayo identified as one of the details that must be corrected. With the season progressing, the club must now find greater efficiency and consistency if they are to climb the table.

The match against Kun Khalifat comes at a crucial point for the newly promoted side, who remain bottom after nine league games and have won only once.

Niger Tornadoes will travel to Aba, Abia State, for their Matchday 10 meeting with Abia Warriors on Sunday determined to extend their unbeaten run and end October strongly.

Majin Mohammed’s side have gone three matches without defeat, recording two wins and one draw. Their latest result was a 2-1 victory over Ikorodu City at the Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna last weekend.

Nafiu Obalowu put Niger Tornadoes ahead in the 27th minute before Bashir Musa added a second 10 minutes from time. Musa reacted quickest after a rebound to give the home side a two-goal advantage.

Ikorodu City reduced the deficit in the 93rd minute through Basit Ayinde, but Niger Tornadoes defended their lead to claim all three points.

The victory moved the Minna club from 15th to 11th in the NPFL standings. They have 12 points from nine matches, while Abia Warriors are 16th on 10 points.

Abia Warriors have drawn their past two fixtures, playing out a goalless draw with Rivers United before a 1-1 result against Kwara United.

Niger Tornadoes will nevertheless be wary of their recent record in this fixture. Abia Warriors won both meetings during the 2025/26 season, claiming 2-1 victories at home and away.

The hosts have also avoided defeat at the Umuahia Township Stadium this season, with one win and three draws. They have scored just five goals in nine games.

Sunday’s fixture brings together two sides looking to move away from the bottom half of the table and begin pushing towards the top 10.

Abia Warriors striker Emeka Obioma is the early front-runner for the Nigeria Premier Football League Golden Boot after scoring six goals in nine league appearances this season.

The forward has continued the form that previously earned him the division’s top-scorer award in the 2022/23 campaign, when he scored 16 goals to help Enyimba win the NPFL title.

Obioma also remained among the league’s most prolific forwards last season, ending the campaign with 11 goals.

His latest challenge for the individual award comes with Abia Warriors, and his six-goal haul puts him one clear of the two players immediately below him in the scoring standings.

Ranchers Bees forward Mohammed Zulkifilu and Doma United striker Sadiq Rilwan have each found the net five times. Both remain within reach of the early leader as the opening phase of the campaign continues.

Three players are a further goal behind. Barau FC pair Joseph Atule and Sugau Aliyu have each scored four goals, while Kayode Oke has also registered four for Bendel Insurance.

The leading scorers will have the opportunity to increase their totals this weekend when Matchday 10 fixtures are played at venues across the country.

With the next round of matches approaching, Obioma holds the advantage in the early Golden Boot contest, while Zulkifilu, Rilwan and the three players on four goals remain closely placed in the standings.

Brighton & Hove Albion manager Fabian Hurzeler says Nigeria international Femi Azeez will need more time before making his competitive debut for the club as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury.

The 25-year-old joined Brighton from Sky Bet Championship side Millwall on deadline day but has yet to feature in a competitive match for the Seagulls.

Azeez suffered a minor hamstring problem on the opening day of the season while playing for Millwall, delaying the start of his Brighton career at the Amex Stadium.

The winger has made progress in his rehabilitation and played for Brighton in a friendly during the most recent international break. However, Hurzeler confirmed that he is still not ready to return to competitive action.

Speaking before Thursday’s UEFA Conference League fixture against Jablonec, the Brighton manager said the club was continuing to manage Azeez’s recovery carefully.

“With Femi, again we have to be patient with him. It’s not quite clear how long it will take. It seems to be not a big issue, but therefore we have to be patient,” Hurzeler told reporters.

Azeez will remain sidelined while Brighton monitor his fitness, with the club determined to ensure he is fully prepared before selecting him for his first competitive appearance.

Wilfred Ndidi says Besiktas are fully prepared to face Crystal Palace in the UEFA Europa League at Tupras Stadium on Thursday.

The Turkish Super Lig club have made an unbeaten start to their European campaign, winning both of their opening matches in the group phase.

Besiktas began with a 4-1 home victory against French side Olympique Marseille before following it up with a 3-2 away win over Bundesliga team TSG Hoffenheim.

Ndidi believes that run can continue against the Premier League side, with the midfielder highlighting the importance of playing in front of the Besiktas supporters.

The Nigeria international also stressed that collective strength would be central to their approach against Crystal Palace.

“We are first and foremost a team, and we’ll be playing at home tomorrow. Our home is our temple, I can say that,” Ndidi told a press conference.

“We’re really working hard. Tomorrow (today), we’ll also be facing a good team. That’s our plan.”

Besiktas are fourth in the UEFA Europa League standings, while Crystal Palace are 15th ahead of the meeting.

Ndidi wary of Palace’s intensity

Although confident in Besiktas’s ability to compete, Ndidi acknowledged the demanding tempo typically associated with English teams.

He said the Turkish club’s previous matches against strong opponents had given them valuable experience and insisted they were ready for the challenge posed by Crystal Palace.

“Teams coming from England are accustomed to high tempo and intensity, but we’ve played against good teams before, and we still are,” he added.

“So we’re ready, and we need to keep going. I’m really looking forward to tomorrow, I can say that.”

Victor Osimhen responded to criticism of his recent performances by scoring in Galatasaray’s 4-2 victory over former club Lille on Wednesday night.

The Nigeria international had faced questions after Galatasaray’s previous two matches against Barcelona and Genclerbirligi.

The Turkish champions were beaten 4-1 by Barcelona before recovering to claim a narrow 1-0 win against Genclerbirligi. Osimhen then delivered a decisive performance against Lille, helping Galatasaray secure an impressive victory in a keenly contested encounter.

The 27-year-old striker found the net and was named Man of the Match for his contribution.

Afterwards, Osimhen rejected suggestions that criticism had affected him and said he was used to dealing with difficult circumstances.

“I come from a place where I’m not afraid. I don’t fear difficulties. No one can tell me how to sprint, how to play or how to score goals. I already do these things, and that’s why I’m one of the world’s best strikers,” he said during his interaction with the media.

“They don’t really know me, and nothing they say affects me. They want to drag me into that, but I’ve approached all the talk with indifference. I have other things to deal with; I’m not bothering with these.”

Osimhen’s display came against Lille, the club he previously represented, as Galatasaray continued their strong position in the Turkish Super Lig.

Their next fixture will be an Istanbul derby against Fenerbahce, which is expected to provide another demanding test for Okan Buruk’s side.

Galatasaray are top of the Turkish Super Lig table with 19 points from eight matches. They are three points clear of third-placed Fenerbahce.

Trabzonspor manager Thomas Reis has confirmed that Paul Onuachu will not be available for Thursday’s UEFA Europa Conference League match against Heart of Midlothian.

The Turkish Super Lig side welcome Hearts to Papara Park for their third fixture in this season’s Conference League campaign.

Onuachu suffered the injury during Trabzonspor’s 4-2 win against Finnish club KuPS last Thursday. The Nigeria striker scored the opening goal for the Black Sea Storm after three minutes, but was forced to leave the pitch seven minutes later.

Reis said the match against Hearts would come too soon for Onuachu, although the forward could be considered for the club’s next league game against Rizespor.

“Tomorrow will be a bit early for Mustafa, early for his return tomorrow. For Onuachu, we could say maybe the Rizespor match,” Reis told reporters at a news conference.

The manager also clarified that Trabzonspor use separate squad lists for their European and domestic league matches.

That means the club’s selection for the Hearts game will be finalised after the team completes its final training session before the match.

“Our player lists for Europe and the league are different. We’ll do the last training session shortly, and we’ll decide on the starting 11,” Reis said.

Onuachu’s absence removes a forward who had made an immediate impact in Trabzonspor’s previous European fixture, scoring inside the opening three minutes before his injury curtailed his involvement.

Nigeria international Victor Osimhen was named Player of the Match after scoring in Galatasaray’s 4-2 victory away to his former club Lille in the Champions League on Wednesday.

The result gave Galatasaray their first points of the competition after defeats by Sporting Lisbon and Barcelona in their opening two matches. Lille also arrived at Stade Pierre-Mauroy without a win, having lost to Real Betis and Arsenal.

Osimhen put the result beyond doubt in the 61st minute, making the score 4-2 with a powerful right-footed finish at the end of a counter-attack. The goal was his first in this season’s Champions League.

He did not celebrate, showing respect to Lille, where he scored 18 goals during the 2019/20 season and was named Player of the Season before joining Napoli.

UEFA’s Technical Observer Group recognised Osimhen’s movement and the sustained threat he posed to the Lille defence in selecting him for the individual award.

The forward has now scored seven goals and provided three assists in eight appearances across all competitions this season.

After the match, Osimhen praised both the atmosphere and the efforts of his team-mates.

“I love this stadium. The fans are incredible. We had a tough match. I’m very happy for our team; we won,” he said.

“I also wish Lille good luck in their next matches. Lille players are very tough. They even took the lead. We managed to win the match together as a team.”

Osimhen also responded to criticism of his performances, saying: “Nobody can teach me how to play with the ball or how to score goals. I’m one of the best strikers in the world.”

Galatasaray moved up to 23rd in the 36-team table following the victory. Their next Champions League fixture is at home against VfB Stuttgart on November 3.

Lille, meanwhile, remain without a point after three games.

England and Nigeria dual national Rio Ngumoha is the subject of a transfer rumour linking the 18-year-old Liverpool winger with a move to Real Madrid.

Ngumoha joined Liverpool’s senior squad after moving from Chelsea’s youth system to Liverpool Under-18s in September 2024 for €3.2m. He became a first-team player in July 2025 and has since made appearances in the Premier League, Champions League and EFL Cup.

The left winger has featured five times in the Premier League this season and played in all three of Liverpool’s Champions League matches, providing two assists in the latter competition. He also started Liverpool’s EFL Cup appearance.

The interest comes as Ngumoha’s market value is listed at €50m, although there is no indication of a proposed fee or formal negotiations between the clubs. The rumour would involve a move from the Premier League to La Liga, with Real Madrid identified as the potential destination.

Ngumoha, who was born in London, is contracted to Liverpool until 30 June 2028. He has not appeared for England at the 2026 World Cup, according to his current season record.

Liverpool therefore retain the player under contract while he continues to establish himself in their first team.

AC Milan head coach Ruben Amorim says Samuel Chukwueze will be monitored over the next few days after suffering a hip injury.

The Nigeria international did not take part in Wednesday morning’s training session before AC Milan’s UEFA Europa League meeting with Premier League side Bournemouth.

Chukwueze was due to undergo a specialist examination on Wednesday to establish the extent of the problem. The assessment will determine whether the winger faces a short absence or could be sidelined for several weeks or even months.

“I will see the starting XI tomorrow. Goncalo has nothing serious. Chukwueze is a little bit different. I will see in the next few days. We are going to assess Chukwueze,” Amorim was quoted as saying by Football Italia.

The manager said the club would wait for more information before deciding whether Chukwueze is fit to feature.

He also highlighted the injury difficulties faced by teams competing in several competitions and explained that AC Milan were attempting to manage their squad through rotation.

“But if you look at all of Europe, teams with a lot of competitions have a lot of problems with injuries,” Amorim said. “We are trying to make our rotations, we are trying to prepare every player to play the game. Cisse is going to play tomorrow, I already said that. The position, you have to wait until tomorrow.”

Chukwueze has made a positive start to the season after returning to AC Milan from a loan spell at Fulham.

The 27-year-old has provided two assists in eight appearances across all competitions for the Rossoneri this campaign.

Super Eagles striker George Ilenikhena scored and provided an assist as Al-Ittihad responded to recent Saudi Pro League setbacks with a convincing 4-1 victory against Al-Ettifaq.

The Nigerian international played a key role in driving Al-Ittihad forward before being replaced in the 73rd minute by Youssef En-Nesyri. The substitute then completed the result with two late goals.

Ilenikhena said the victory was particularly important after Al-Ittihad had lost their previous league matches, and praised the way the team responded to that disappointment.

“It is very important for us to win this game after losing previous games. It is important to react, and we reacted in the best way, so we are very happy,” he told the Saudi press after the match.

The forward also addressed the changes within the team, including the change of coach, and said the players had focused on contributing in whatever way they could.

“The coach changed, and everybody wants to help the team in the best way they can. That’s what we did today, and that’s how we won,” he added.

Al-Ittihad’s emphatic victory was secured by En-Nesyri’s late double after Ilenikhena had made his impact earlier in the game, giving the side a much-needed result in the Saudi Pro League.

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen scored for Galatasaray in their 4-2 victory over his former club Lille, while fellow Nigeria internationals Samuel Chukwueze and Victor Boniface face uncertainty over their involvement in upcoming European fixtures.

Osimhen’s goal on Wednesday highlighted his importance to the Turkish champions as they continued their European campaign. The forward, who previously played for Lille, returned to haunt the French side as Galatasaray secured a convincing win.

The result provided a memorable moment for Osimhen, who helped his current club claim victory against one of his former employers.

Chukwueze misses Bournemouth fixture

Chukwueze will not be available for AC Milan’s European fixture against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Thursday after suffering a problem with his left hip.

According to reports from Milan News, the 26-year-old missed Milan’s final training session at Milanello. He is due to undergo a specialist examination to determine the extent of the injury.

The winger is reported to have developed the issue after Milan’s 3-2 Serie A win over Atalanta on October 18. The club has not provided a date for his return.

Chukwueze’s absence leaves AC Milan with one fewer attacking option as the club manages several fitness concerns. His unavailability comes before a European match in which the Italian side will be without the Nigeria international.

Boniface omitted from Leverkusen squad

Bayer Leverkusen have left Boniface out of their squad for Thursday’s Europa League trip to Greece to play OFI Crete.

According to PUNCHSportsExtra, Jonas Hofmann has been chosen to replace the injured Martin Terrier. Terrier is expected to remain out of action until December.

Boniface has found opportunities difficult to secure this season. The striker has made only one appearance, playing five minutes in Leverkusen’s opening-day defeat by SV Elversberg.

The 25-year-old has not played since that match, while competition for places in the attacking positions has further restricted his chances of returning to the team.

His exclusion from the Europa League squad adds to a challenging period for the forward as he attempts to re-establish himself in Leverkusen’s plans.

Different fortunes for Nigeria internationals

Osimhen’s decisive contribution against Lille contrasts with the situations facing Chukwueze and Boniface, who are both set to miss their clubs’ respective European fixtures.

The three Nigeria internationals are therefore experiencing contrasting moments at club level. Osimhen is continuing to influence Galatasaray’s European campaign, while Chukwueze must wait for further assessment of his injury and Boniface works to regain a regular place in Bayer Leverkusen’s squad.

Victor Osimhen scored against former club Lille as Galatasaray claimed an impressive 4-2 victory in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.

The Super Eagles striker struck in the 61st minute, helping the Turkish side complete a six-goal contest in which they proved more clinical in front of goal. His contribution added to a memorable evening against the French club he represented during the 2019–20 season.

Osimhen spent one campaign at Lille, scoring 18 goals in 38 appearances before moving to Napoli. His performances in France marked an important stage in the development of his reputation, which continued to grow after his departure.

The forward again demonstrated his attacking quality by finding the net at a crucial moment for Galatasaray. The goal helped his current club secure a valuable away win and provided a significant boost to their Champions League campaign.

Playing against Lille gave the match added significance for Osimhen, but the Nigeria international remained focused on helping Galatasaray collect all three points. His display underlined his importance to the Turkish giants as they secured an impressive result on the road.

For Lille, the outcome was a disappointing one in front of their home supporters. Despite scoring twice, they were unable to match Galatasaray’s efficiency during an entertaining encounter.

Osimhen’s latest European goal will also encourage Nigerian football fans, who continue to follow the striker’s performances at the highest level.

Rangers Chief Executive Officer Amobi Ezeaku says the Nigerian champions are prepared to give everything required to eliminate MC Alger and advance in the CAF Champions League.

Rangers hold a two-goal advantage after beating the Algerian club 2-0 in the first leg of their second preliminary round tie. The decisive return fixture is scheduled for Friday at Stade Ali Ammar in Algiers.

Ezeaku believes Rangers have the character to complete the job against their North African opponents. He said the team would approach the match with purpose and resilience as they attempt to secure a place in the group stage.

In a motivational message posted on his official Facebook page, the Rangers chief presented the squad as ready for the demands of the contest and insisted the club would not retreat whatever challenges it faced.

“Forged for the fight, built for the storm, and unbreakable in spirit whatever stands before Rangers, we march towards it, never back down, never surrender. NEVER SAY DIE!” Ezeaku wrote.

The chief executive also highlighted the work carried out by the club during the past three years, describing Sunday’s encounter as a crucial point in Rangers’ development and a moment that could shape what comes next.

“I made a promise when we came here to give our all. For three years we’ve done that. And there’s one moment. This moment. It defines our future,” he added.

Ezeaku said the team’s supporters and other well-wishers could expect a committed performance in Algiers. He also expressed complete confidence that Rangers would achieve the outcome needed to progress.

“Just one thing I want to say to our fans and those who believe you’ll be happy and proud on the night. Nothing matters anymore. We win or we win!!!” he concluded.

Rangers will now seek to preserve their 2-0 lead in the second leg and confirm qualification for the CAF Champions League group stage. The result would allow the Nigerian champions to move beyond the second preliminary round at MC Alger’s expense.

Victor Osimhen praised Galatasaray’s team performance after scoring in their 4-2 away win against Lille in the UEFA Champions League.

The Turkish Super Lig champions defeated the Nigeria international’s former club at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Tuesday night, with Osimhen getting on the scoresheet for the first time in the Champions League this season.

The forward was named Man of the Match after helping Okan Buruk’s side secure three points in an entertaining encounter. Yunus Akgun also scored for Galatasaray, while Aleksei Batrakov and Nabil Bentaleb were involved in Lille’s goals, with Bentaleb scoring an own goal.

Osimhen said he was pleased with the result despite Lille making the contest difficult for the visitors.

“I love this stadium. The fans are incredible. We had a tough match. I’m very happy for our team; we won. I also wish Lille good luck in their next matches,” Osimhen was quoted as saying by Galatasaray’s official website.

He also highlighted Lille’s ability to take the lead before Galatasaray recovered to complete the victory.

“Lille players are very tough. They even took the lead. We managed to win the match together as a team. I’m happy we got the three points.”

The victory gave Osimhen the opportunity to score against his former club while contributing to Galatasaray’s strong start in the competition. His goal completed an evening in which the visitors responded to Lille’s challenge and finished with a two-goal advantage.

Osimhen’s performance was recognised with the Man of the Match award, while his goal added to the contribution from Galatasaray’s attack as they overcame Lille on French soil.

Galatasaray will next return to home territory in the UEFA Champions League. They are scheduled to host Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart at the RAMS Park on Tuesday, November 3.

Victor Osimhen scored against his former club as Galatasaray secured their first win of the 2026/27 Champions League phase with a 4-2 comeback victory over Lille on Wednesday.

The Turkish champions took the lead after only two minutes when Yunus Akgun finished to give Galatasaray an ideal start.

Lille responded through Soriba Diaoune, who scored twice before half-time. His goals in the eighth and 39th minutes put the French side 2-1 ahead and shifted the momentum in their favour.

Galatasaray restored parity just before the interval. Aleksei Batrakov made it 2-2 in the 44th minute, converting after Roland Sallai had provided the assist.

The hosts completed the turnaround seven minutes into the second half when Nabil Bentaleb put through his own net. Osimhen then made sure of the points by scoring Galatasaray’s fourth goal in the 61st minute.

The result gave Galatasaray a notable victory over Lille, with Osimhen finding the net against the club he previously represented.

Como punish Manchester United

In Italy, Champions League debutants Como produced one of the competition’s biggest results by beating Premier League giants Manchester United 4-1.

Nico Paz opened the scoring after 118 seconds before creating Como’s second goal for Tasos Douvikas in the 49th minute.

Paz added a second of his own eight minutes later to put Como firmly in control, and Jacobo Ramon headed in the home side’s fourth in the 76th minute.

Manchester United could only manage a late consolation. Substitute Joshua Zirkzee beat the offside trap to reach a cross from Amad Diallo and scored in stoppage time.

Como’s early breakthrough also created an unwanted record for United. They became the first English side to concede inside the opening two minutes of consecutive major European matches.

United had suffered a similarly early setback eight days earlier, when they conceded after the first minute against Atletico Madrid.

Nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions Enyimba FC have announced a six-player shortlist for their Fans Player of the Month award for October.

The People’s Elephant revealed the nominees on Tuesday through their official X account.

Ifeanyi Ihemekwele, Richard Ezinwa, Obichere Odinaka, Hamisu Salisu, Idris Bonni and Emeka Onyema are in contention for the prize.

The players were recognised for their contributions to Emmanuel Deutsch’s team during October, a period in which Enyimba began to recover from a difficult start to the 2026/27 NPFL season.

Fans will choose the winner through the club’s social media platforms. The successful candidate is expected to be announced before Enyimba’s Matchday 10 fixture against Nasarawa United on October 25 in Lafia.

The latest shortlist is twice the size of last month’s nominations, when goalkeeper Dede Dare, Wonah Williams and Chibueze Damian were selected for the September award.

Wonah Williams went on to win that prize.

The announcement comes as Enyimba seek to build momentum in the current NPFL campaign. Their October nominees will now compete for supporters’ backing, with voting taking place online through the club’s social media channels.

Ademola Lookman praised Atletico Madrid’s resolve after they secured a 1-1 draw at VfB Stuttgart in the UEFA Champions League despite finishing the match with 10 men.

The sides met at the MHPArena on Tuesday night in Matchday Three, with Stuttgart taking the lead before Atletico fought back to claim a point.

Jamie Leweling gave the hosts the advantage in the 36th minute with an excellent finish. Lookman was introduced after half-time and made an immediate impact, setting up Julian Alvarez for Atletico’s equaliser three minutes into the second half.

Atletico’s challenge became even tougher with 25 minutes remaining when Morten Hjulmand was shown a red card for a reckless tackle on Angelo Stiller.

Diego Simeone’s side nevertheless maintained their shape and defensive discipline to protect the draw and leave Stuttgart with only one point from the contest.

Lookman said Atletico had responded well after falling behind and remained united when they were reduced to 10 players.

“Obviously, they started strongly and they are a strong team. Playing away from home is never easy,” Lookman told the club’s official website.

“But we wanted to try to change the tie in the second half, which we did with the goal.

“We kept on pushing, but unfortunately we went down to 10 men. We dug in, showed our fight together and stuck together. We take a point away from home.”

The Nigeria forward also explained his contribution to Alvarez’s goal. Lookman delivered the ball into the penalty area for the Argentina striker, who finished to restore parity shortly after the interval.

Lookman said he was confident Alvarez would make the most of the chance once he found him in the box.

“I just tried to look out for him in the box. He’s deadly in the box, so I knew he would score,” said the 29-year-old.

The draw gives Atletico Madrid four points from their opening three UEFA Champions League matches.

Samuel Chukwueze is facing a spell on the sidelines after suffering a hip injury that could rule him out for several weeks or even months.

The AC Milan winger missed Wednesday morning’s training session before the club’s UEFA Europa League meeting with Premier League side Bournemouth.

Chukwueze felt discomfort in his left hip, and Milan are concerned the problem may be more serious than initially hoped. According to Sport Mediaset, the Nigeria international is due to undergo a specialist examination today to establish the full extent of the injury.

The 27-year-old has made an encouraging start to the season under Ruben Amorim after returning from a loan spell at Fulham. He has contributed two assists in eight appearances across all competitions for the Rossoneri.

His possible absence would further reduce Milan’s attacking options. The club are already without Alexis Saelemaekers, who recently underwent ankle surgery.

The Belgium international is expected to be unavailable for at least five months.