Has anyone been paying attention to the situation of Samuel Chukwueze at Villarreal?
The precocious youngster, who turned 21 in the middle of the year, has started just two of Villarreal’s last 10 league matches. His last goal involvement in any competition was six matches ago, and his most recent outing, complete with new blonde coiffure, continued a theme of general ineffectiveness.
Whisper it quietly, but Chukwueze seems to be losing his way.
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If this seems like an overreaction, consider the comments of manager Unai Emery over the past month. Only a week ago, the former Arsenal and Sevilla boss hit out at criticism surrounding his handling of wonderkid Takefusa Kubo, who has found playing time near impossible to come by.