Chukwueze joins six Man Utd stars, Arsenal, Roma, Villarreal players in Europa League TOTW

Published: April 30, 2021

Samuel Chukwueze has recognized for his performance against Arsenal, with the winger making Whoscored.com's Europa Team of the Week following the conclusion of the Europa League semifinals, first leg encounters.

The Nigeria international was involved in the build-up to Villarreal's opening goal netted by Manuel Trigueros after five minutes when the winger cut inside, and although he was dispossessed, the ball dropped for the midfielder who fired a shot past goalkeeper Leno.

Manchester United, who thrashed Roma 6-2, have contributed the most players to the Europa League team of the week, six in total, namely fullbacks Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Luke Shaw, center back Harry Maguire, midfielders Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba, and striker Edinson Cavani.

Villarreal central defender Raul Albiol, Roma's central midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini and Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno complete the Team of the Week, with Chukwueze occupying the right side of midfield.

Against Arsenal, Chukwueze played one shot which was on target, made two key passes, was accurate in 84 percent of his passes while making 46 touches.

The 21-year-old, who went the full ninety, completed a team-high two dribbles, won one foul, and made two tackles.

Igho Kingsley

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