Samuel Chukwueze marked the start of the 2026/27 Serie A season in style, claiming the Man of the Match award as AC Milan claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory away at Torino's Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino on Sunday.

Deployed as a converted right wing-back, Chukwueze was relentless down the flank — causing the Torino defence problems throughout — and capped his afternoon with a brilliant assist that led to Adrien Rabiot stabbing home Milan's second goal.

The numbers behind the display

Beyond the assist, Chukwueze created four chances in the match, the most of any player on the pitch. He also registered impressive figures for touches inside the opposition box and possession won, underlining how central he was to Milan's attacking play.

It was an encouraging first statement from the Nigeria international, who returns to Milan following a season on loan at Premier League club Fulham. Now working under new head coach Ruben Amorim, Chukwueze appeared fully integrated into the coach's tactical setup from the opening whistle.

What comes next for Milan

The result itself — a solid, if not always fluid, away win on the opening day — also lent early credibility to Amorim's selection decisions and approach. Milan's fans will be hoping the performance signals the kind of consistent form that has sometimes eluded Chukwueze in previous campaigns.

Milan return to San Siro next, where they are set to host Venezia — the side featuring Akor Adams — in their second Serie A fixture of the season. Chukwueze will be eager to carry this momentum into that encounter.