Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze made an impressive start to his preseason campaign with Villarreal, finding the back of the net in a friendly match against Swiss Club St. Gallen.
Pre-season Shock: Chukwueze Nets in Villarreal’s Heavy Defeat
Despite Chukwueze’s goal, the Spanish team suffered a surprising 6-1 defeat at the hands of their Swiss opponents at the AFG Arena on Saturday.
Villarreal, who were playing their first pre-season game in preparation for the upcoming campaign, were left stunned by St. Gallen’s dominant display.
Chukwueze managed to score in the 30th minute, reducing the deficit to 2-1 before St. Gallen unleashed a flurry of goals, completing the rout.
The goals for St. Gallen were an impressive showcase of their attacking prowess, with Witzig, von Moos, Geubbels, Schmidt, Görtler, and Karlen all getting on the scoresheet.
The Swiss club left no chances for Villarreal, thoroughly outplaying them throughout the match.
Following the heavy defeat to St. Gallen, Samuel Chukwueze and his teammates will be looking to bounce back when they face Austrian side Rheindorf Altach on Tuesday, July 18.
Villarreal has a series of pre-season friendly games lined up, including clashes against Hannover, Feyenoord, Sporting Lisbon, Nice, and Premier League side Newcastle United.
The Yellow Submarines will kick off the new LaLiga season with a home game against Real Betis on July 13.
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Chukwueze, the 24-year-old winger, had an impressive season last year, scoring six goals and providing five assists in 37 appearances in the Spanish topflight.
He will be hoping to build on that performance and contribute even more in the upcoming campaign.
As Villarreal looks to regain their momentum and mount a strong challenge in LaLiga, the Nigerian international’s goal-scoring form will surely be crucial.
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