SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE NEWS

Villarreal stuns Bayern to reach Champions League semifinals

Villarreal has stunned six-time European champion Bayern Munich to reach the Champions League semifinals for the first time in 16 years thanks to Samuel Chukwueze’s 88th-minute goa...

APRIL 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores hero goal Chukwueze scored once on one shot off the bench during Tuesday's 1-1 win over Bayern.

Impact Chukwueze will be a Villarreal hero for life, coming off the bench with six minutes to play, the midfielder found space, and put Villarreal's only shot on goal into the back of the net. The midfielder doesn't have massive upside for fantasy purposes, but this type of goal will surely increase his playing time in La Liga moving forward.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist against Athletic Chukwueze had one assist, one cross, one interception created two chances and sustained three fouls in the 1-1 draw with Athletic on Saturday.

Impact Thanks to Chukwueze's assist to Alfonso Pedraza in the 60th minute, this match ended in a draw. The midfielder has had limited playing time lately, so it is unclear how much of an impact he'll have in the next match against Bayern Munich.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in at both ends against Juventus Chukwueze sent in two inaccurate crosses, created one scoring chance, had two interceptions and won six duels in Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Chukwueze turned in a decent shift and picked up stats in both phases, but he was not very dangerous when attacking. He has posted one assist, five shots, four chances and three crosses in the last four fixtures. Villarreal will host Espanyol Sunday.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist off bench Chukwueze logged one assist from one chance created in 28 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 4-1 win over Granada.

Impact Chukwueze has started in four of his last five appearances for the Yellow Submarine, providing two assists in that time. It's a decent run of form that's earned him more minutes, but still isn't consistently enough to pick without examining the matchup. Up next is the UCL first leg against Juventus before Sunday's visit from Espanyol.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots at Betis Chukwueze took two off-target shots, created one chance, sent in one inaccurate cross, made one interception and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 2-0 win at Betis.

Impact Chukwueze co-led his side in shots during the win, but couldn't find the back of the net before subbing off -- and other than that had a quiet outing. He started in his three last appearances, and will now look to get the nod again when they host Real Madrid on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Departs for AFCON Chukwueze has been called up by Nigeria to compete in the upcoming African Cup of Nations and he will miss his club's next three matches at least.

Impact Chukwueze had a rough start to the 2021/22 season, but he is starting to get into a groove now with two goals and an assist in his last six La Liga matches, with his first two starts of the campaign coming in that span as well. But he is now joining up with the Nigerian National Team and will miss about a month. Yeremi Pino will likely return to the right wing in his absence.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Chukwueze provided one assist from one chance created and put two shots off target in 73 minutes of Monday's 5-0 win over Levante.

Impact Chukwueze has started each of the last two matches after failing to do so in his first 13 appearances of the season. While his minutes haven't been great, he and Yeremi Pino (one goal, one assist in last two matches) have split the minutes fairly evenly, so it's not hard to find out what his competition is doing. Up next is a visit from Atletico Madrid, which have conceded 22 goals in 19 matches.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets goal in win Chukwueze scored one goal on his only shot in 29 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 3-1 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact Chukwueze has yet to make an appearance as a starter this season but he has scored in two of his last four games. There's one match left in 2021 against Deportivo Alaves and Chukwueze will hope to push for a starting spot.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Depay late goal key to Barcelona ending winless run on road

Memphis Depay and Philippe Coutinho have scored late goals in a 3-1 victory at Villarreal to help Barcelona end its winless streak in the Spanish league

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets off bench Chukwueze scored once on one shot during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Chukwueze scored his first goal of the campaign off the bench during Saturday's clash. The midfielder has entirely fallen out of the starting XI and has next to no fantasy value, he's not worth the desperation play in any format.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'Great to see you back in action' - La Liga delight as Villarreal's Chukwueze returns from injury ' Goal.com La Liga organisers have celebrated the return of Villarreal forward Samuel Chukwueze after he turned out for the team in their 2-1 league de...

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • GOAL.COM

On bench against Osasuna Chukwueze (hamstring) is in Villarreal's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Osasuna.

Impact Chukwueze hasn't played since having surgery for a hamstring injury in May, but he is fit enough to make the bench now and could even see some playing time Sunday.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Left out Wednesday Chukwueze (hamstring) will be sidelined against Manchester United on Wednesday.

Impact Chukwueze has yet to get onto the pitch for Villarreal this season as he continues to deal with his hamstring problem. Even once cleared to play, Chukwueze could struggle to break into the starting XI, making him a relative non-factor in fantasy contests.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Edging closer to return Chukwueze is edging closer to a return from a severe hamstring injury suffered in May, reports Punch of Nigeria.

Impact Chukwueze suffered the injury in Europa League last season and looks to be edging closer to a return. Hamstring injuries are tricky, so there's no guarantee when he'll be an option again, but once ready, he should feature after making 28 league appearances last season.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery Chukwueze underwent surgery on his left thigh muscle, his club announced Monday.

Impact Chukwueze missed the final five games of the season, including the Europa League final, after picking up an injury in the UEL semifinal against Arsenal. Though exceptionally dangerous when on the pitch, injury problems kept Chukwueze to just four goals and two assists from 28 appearances (13 starts). He'll look to return without issue in the fall.

MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chukwueze: Barcelona star Oshoala congratulates Villarreal forward on winning Europa League title | Goal.com Barcelona women forward Asisat Oshoala has congratulated Samuel Chukwueze after winning the Europa League title with Villarreal.

MAY 27, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Out for UEL final Chukwueze (thigh) isn't available for Wednesday's Europa League final against Manchester United.

Impact Chukwueze picked up a muscular injury in the last Europa League match against Arsenal and it will keep him out of the final five games of the season. Due to other injury issues as well, Chukwueze made just 23 starts in 39 matches between the league and UEL. With five goals and six assists in those competitions, he was still plenty active in the attack despite being unable to help his club on their biggest day. With a full offseason, Chukwueze should be full fit by the coming campaign.

MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Villarreal's Chukwueze doubtful for Europa League final after suffering hamstring injury Villarreal star Samuel Chukwueze faces a fitness race to be ready in time for the Uefa Europa League final after the club confirmed he has s...

MAY 9, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Chukwueze bags assist as Villarreal surrender lead in defeat to Barcelona Samuel Chukwueze provided an assist in Villarreal’s 2-1 defeat to Barcelona in Sunday’s La Liga game.

APRIL 25, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Chukwueze ends 17-game La Liga goal drought with brace in Villarreal win over Levante Samuel Chukwueze has ended his 17-game goal drought in La Liga with a brace in Villarreal's 5-1 hammering of Levante on Sunday.

APRIL 18, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Chukwueze helps Villarreal stretch winning streak to five matches with Granada win Samuel Chukwueze helped Villarreal stretch their winning run across all competitions to five games after a 3-0 win over Granada in Saturday’...

APRIL 3, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Chukwueze bags assist as Villarreal beat Dynamo Kyiv to reach Europa League quarter-finals Samuel Chukwueze provided an assist as Villarreal defeated Dynamo Kyiv 2-0 in the second leg Round of 16 of the Europa League game on Thursd...

MARCH 19, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Atlético in pole position after beating Barça, Madrid slip

Atlético Madrid strengthened its status as the early front-runner in the Spanish league title race after beating Barcelona and watching Real Madrid fall further behind

NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS