Samuel Chukwueze played as AC Milan held on to beat Atalanta 3-2 in an entertaining Serie A meeting at San Siro on Sunday.
The Nigeria international was making his sixth appearance of the campaign for Milan and has provided two assists this season. He started on the wing before being replaced by Hutchinson in the 53rd minute.
Milan made the stronger start, using 56% possession to keep Atalanta under pressure. Their dominance was rewarded in the 24th minute when Goncalo Ramos converted a penalty with composure to put the hosts ahead.
The Rossoneri continued to control the game and extended their advantage shortly before half-time. Diego Moreira created the opening for Adrien Rabiot, who finished accurately in the 43rd minute to give Milan a 2-0 lead at the interval.
The second half brought a significant change in momentum. Milan were awarded another penalty and had the chance to move further clear, but Ramos was denied from the spot.
The hosts quickly recovered from that setback. Mario Gila restored their three-goal advantage in the 57th minute, scoring from open play to make it 3-0.
Atalanta responded strongly after appearing set for a heavy defeat. Gianluca Gaetano reduced the deficit in the 66th minute, giving the visitors renewed belief and shifting the pressure back towards Milan.
La Dea continued to commit players forward and were rewarded again in the 81st minute. Nikola Krstovic found the net to make the score 3-2 and set up a tense finish at San Siro.
Milan faced sustained pressure during the closing stages, but Amorim’s side managed to close down the available spaces and prevent Atalanta from completing the comeback.
The result secured an important home victory for Milan after they had surrendered much of their early advantage during a dramatic second half.