Milan use Chukwueze in new role, similar to Amad Diallo at Manchester United

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13 July 2026

Milan had their first training session under new coach Ruben Amorim today and there were already some surprises, including

Samuel Chukwueze

following in Amad Diallo’s Manchester United footsteps.

The

Rossoneri

began their pre-season training today

at the Milanello ground,

complete with RedBird patron Gerry Cardinale flying in and out by helicopter.

Fans were present to watch the game between ranks and get their first idea of how they will play under Amorim.

Ruben Amorim smiles at his first

Milan

press conference (acmilan.com)

It was already known that a 3-4-2-1 formation was likely, but

the big surprise was seeing striker Chukwueze

instead used wide right of the four-man midfield.

This is not entirely out of character for the coach, who had after all

used Amad Diallo there for Manchester United

during his ill-fated experience at Old Trafford.

Samuel Chukwueze of Fulham celebrates scoring his team’s fourth goal during the Premier League match between Fulham and Manchester City at Craven Cottage on December 02, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Chukwueze is usually an attacking winger on the right flank, so could’ve been one of the support strikers in this system, but is instead placed in a deeper role.

He returned to

after a loan spell at Fulham last season, where he scored three goals and provided four assists in 25 games.

The first

goal of pre-season was scored by youngster Andrej Kostic.

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