'Chukwueze can do it' - Fulham boss hints Super Eagles forward is close to full PL debut

Fulham manager Marco Silva has hinted that Samuel Chukwueze could soon be handed his first Premier League start for the Cottagers ahead of their clash against Everton this weekend.

Chukwueze, who joined Fulham on loan from AC Milan during the summer transfer window, has endured a difficult start to life in England.

The Nigerian winger has struggled with fitness issues, limiting his impact since arriving at Craven Cottage.

The 26-year-old has featured in four matches off the bench since his arrival at Craven Cottage, registering a single assist in Fulham's 3–1 defeat to Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.

Speaking at his pre-match conference, Silva expressed confidence in Chukwueze's ability to influence games when fully fit and hinted that the former Villarreal star's moment to shine could come soon.

On Kevin playin on the left side in the game against Wolves, Silva was quoted as saying by the BBC: "Was first half for him in the Premier League but he's played in the Carabao Cup too.

"The moment [to start] will arrive for [Samuel] Chukwueze too. We're feeling he can have an impact for us. 

"It was the moment for Kevin [to start on left], to play [Alex] Iwobi more inside. Chukwueze can do it there too."

Chukwueze, who endured an inconsistent spell at AC Milan before making the switch to London, will be eager to shake off his early-season struggles and rediscover the explosive form that made him one of La Liga's most exciting wingers during his time with Villarreal.

Adeyemi Adewale

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