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Samuel Chukwueze came off the bench and impressed in Fulham’s 3-1 defeat to Bournemouth, earning a very good rating from match analysts. He was in the 67th minute for his second Premier League appearance and quickly made an impact in the 70th minute he laid on the assist that allowed Ryan Sessegnon to put Fulham 1-0 up.
Despite the promising contribution, Bournemouth came back strongly with a brace from Antoine Semenyo and a late strike from Justin Kluivert to clinch the win. Chukwueze was rated a 7 by Sky Sports. His Nigerian teammates, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey, each received a rating of 6.
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We believe Chukwueze’s performance, though in a losing cause, highlights his readiness to influence matches at this level. Coming off the bench and immediately contributing an assist reveals sharpness, confidence, and vision. In players of his calibre, these moments matter they build momentum, trust from coaches, and assertion of role.
It’s important that Chukwueze not let the defeat overshadow his positive. Football is rarely kind to individual good performances when results don’t follow, but his rating and assist show the direction he must keep pushing. He must now seek consistency replicate influence not just in isolated minutes, but over 90.
Fulham will also view this as encouragement. The club is still seeking attacking balance, and Chukwueze’s spark is a reminder that impact substitutes matter. Developing him into a more frequent match-influencer could be a vital piece in their season puzzle.
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We expect that if Chukwueze maintains this level sharp, decisive, confident—he will earn more starts and greater responsibility.
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Did You Know?
Chukwueze entered the match in the 67th minute, replacing another player.
His assist set up Fulham’s only goal, scored by Ryan Sessegnon just three minutes later.
He earned a 7 rating from Sky Sports, placing him among the better performers for Fulham that night.
His [compatriots Alex](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/news/national-team-news/akor-adams-vows-to-do-his-bit-as-super-eagles-chase-world-cup-spot/) Iwobi and Calvin Bassey were rated each in the same match.
Bournemouth’s comeback was powered by two late goals from Antoine Semenyo plus a strike from Kluivert.