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Samuel Chukwueze delivered a scintillating performance with two goals as AC Milan stormed past Serie B leaders Sassuolo with a commanding 6-1 victory at the San Siro on Tuesday. The emphatic win secured Milan’s spot in the Italian Cup quarter-finals and extended their unbeaten run to seven games across all competitions, signaling a strong turnaround under new coach Paulo Fonseca after a shaky start to the season. Chukwueze’s dazzling display was just one highlight in a dominant showing by the seven-time European champions, who showcased their attacking prowess and depth. With their sights set on the Italian Cup title, Milan are determined to end a 20-year drought in the competition, aiming for their first trophy since 2003 and only their sixth in history.
The result not only boosts Milan’s confidence but also reflects the positive momentum they’ve gained under Fonseca’s leadership. His tactical approach appears to be gelling well with the squad, as evidenced by their recent unbeaten streak. The Rossoneri faithful will be hoping this resurgence continues, both in domestic and European competitions, as Milan seek to re-establish themselves as one of Italy’s top footballing powers.
"It was a very good performance, the first half was magnificent and also helped me to rest some players. I have only positive things to say, as we took it very seriously, I am very satisfied with the attitude of the players," Fonseca said in a recent interview.
Samuel Chukwueze shone as AC Milan dismantled Sassuolo 6-1 at the San Siro to secure a spot in the Italian Cup quarter-finals. Chukwueze opened the scoring in the 12th minute, converting after his initial effort hit the post. Five minutes later, Tijjani Reijnders doubled Milan’s lead with a stunning strike from outside the box.
The onslaught continued in the 21st minute when Chukwueze netted his second with a composed finish from Tammy Abraham’s assist. Moments later, Ruben Loftus-Cheek set up Rafael Leão, who drilled home Milan’s fourth. Davide Calabria added a fifth in the 56th minute, and Abraham capped the night with a brilliant back-heel finish after Sassuolo’s Samuele Mulattieri scored a consolation. Earlier, Bologna cruised past Monza 4-0 to reach the last eight for the second consecutive year. Goals from Tommaso Pobega, Riccardo Orsolini, and Benjamin Dominguez, alongside Santiago Castro’s standout three assists, sealed a dominant win.