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Steps up off bench Okafor assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Tuesday's 3-1 win against Club Brugge.

Impact Milan's offense was relatively anemic for the first hour of the game, so Okafor was brought on to help spark the team. The substitution paid dividends a minute in, as Okafor's first touch saw him pass one defender before finding an open Tijjani Reijnders, who scored Milan's second and game-winning goal.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Bayer Leverkusen Okafor (thigh) didn't play in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Okafor was available, but the coach mostly stuck with the starters and made different choices with his substitutions. His role is unlikely to expand going forward.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return in Champions League Okafor (thigh) reprised training fully and will be available on Tuesday, Tuttomercatoweb relayed.

Impact Okafor avoided more serious muscular issues and will be back after sitting out one game due to fatigue. He'll resume backing up Rafael Leao and the two top strikers. He has posted seven shots (three on target), six crosses (one accurate) and two tackles (one won) in his last five appearances (two starts).

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for Lecce match Okafor (thigh) hasn't been selected for Friday's fixture versus Lecce.

Impact Okafor isn't attending the pre-game retreat with the rest of the team due to a muscular ailment and will attempt to recuperate for the following match. He has mostly operated as a super-sub so far. With Alvaro Morata (lower leg) hampered, Luka Jovic and Samuel Chukwueze might play more than usual.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Lecce game Okafor will likely miss Friday's match versus Lecce due to muscle fatigue, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Okafor didn't train with the rest of the group Thursday and is on the wrong side of questionable. He has played in every game so far, coming off the bench four times. Samuel Chukwueze and Luka Jovic would eventually soak up his minutes.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Scores late equalizer off bench Okafor scored a goal off his lone shot after coming off the bench during Saturday's 2-2 draw against Torino.

Impact Okafor was brought to replace Davide Calabria in the 83rd minute with his team down by two goals and ended up as the hero with a beautiful volley off a cross from the right that drew things level at 2-2 deep into stoppage time. The forward will hope this helps him to get more significant playing time during upcoming matches.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Scores late equalizer off bench Okafor scored a goal off his lone shot after coming off the bench during Saturday's 2-2 draw against Torino.

Impact Okafor was brought to replace Davide Calabria in the 83rd minute with his team down by two goals and ended up as the hero with a beautiful volley off a cross from the right that drew things level at 2-2 deep into stoppage time. The forward will hope this helps him to get more significant playing time during upcoming matches.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Collects point versus Cagliari Okafor (lower leg) assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate), one block, and one chance created in Saturday's 5-1 victory over Cagliari.

Impact Okafor came in at halftime and set up Christian Pulisic with a timely through ball ahead of the fourth goal for his side. It's his third helper in the season. He has scored once and added two shots (two on target), two chances created and three crosses (one accurate) in the last six matches (zero starts).

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench to face Cagliari Okafor (lower leg) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Cagliari.

Impact Okafor is back with the team Saturday despite holding slight doubt heading into the contest, as he will miss no time with the bruise he was nursing throughout the week. He will now likely remain on the bench moving forward, as he has only started five times all season. However, with nothing left to play for this season, the young forward could find more time on the field in the final few games of the season, possibly earning another start at some point.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Slight doubt for Cagliari match Okafor has been nursing a bruise throughout the week but should be available for Saturday's game against Cagliari, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Okafor isn't 100 percent, which might keep him from starting in a game where the coach is expected to field a few backups from the start. He should see some action regardless. He has scored once and logged three shots (two on target), one key pass and two crosses (one accurate) in his last six appearances.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Bags goal as substitute Okafor scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus Sassuolo.

Impact Okafor was only on the field for eight minutes Sunday but made a massive difference in his time on the field, scoring in the 84th minute off of a Matteo Gabbia assist to earn the club a draw. This gave Okafor his seventh goal contribution in league play this season despite only starting in five of his 23 appearances this campaign, nearly averaging a goal contribution every 90 minutes.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Bags goal as substitute Okafor scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus Sassuolo.

Impact Okafor was only on the field for eight minutes Sunday but made a massive difference in his time on the field, scoring in the 84th minute off of a Matteo Gabbia assist to earn the club a draw. This gave Okafor his seventh goal contribution in league play this season despite only starting in five of his 23 appearances this campaign, nearly averaging a goal contribution every 90 minutes.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Fires five shots in Verona game Okafor won three duels and registered five shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 win versus Verona.

Impact Okafor relieved Oliver Giroud after a midweek Europa League tilt and had a serviceable performance, pacing his team in attempts, but wasn't super clutch in the box. He has scored and assisted once in his last five displays (two starts), adding eight shots (five on target), four key passes and 10 crosses (two accurate).

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win Okafor assisted once to go with one shot (one on target), six crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Empoli.

Impact Okafor saw his first start since Feb 18 while recording his first assist of the season. He's been a super sub for the team with five goals in 20 appearances, four of them coming as starts.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Wills Milan past Lazio Okafor scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target), one tackle, and one cross (zero accurate) in 19 minutes in Friday's 1-0 victory versus Lazio.

Impact Okafor came off the bench as usual and decided the game with a clutch finish from inside the box after a pair of ricochets. It's his fifth goal of the season and the first in eight matches. He has started just once in the last five, posting three shots (all on target), four crosses and one key pass.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Rescues Milan against Udinese Okafor won three duels and scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-2 win over Udinese.

Impact Okafor made the most of his limited minutes off the bench and hit the net from point-blank range on a corner kick late in the game to give his team the win. He has generally been productive despite being a deputy but has often dealt with injuries throughout the season. He has logged two goals, one assist, three shots (all on target), and one key pass in his last four showings.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Makes cameo against Roma Okafor (thigh) had one touch in 11 minutes in Sunday's 3-1 win over Roma.

Impact Okafor looked reasonably peppy but didn't pick up relevant stats. He'll look to avoid injuries after a pair of spells on the sidelines in the last two months. While he's set to remain a backup, he could see more minutes than usual while Samuel Chukwueze takes part in AFCON.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

On bench as expected Okafor (thigh) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Roma.

Impact Okafor has struggled with fitness, having been sidelines seven times since Nov 25 due to injuries. Despite starting just two matches in 12 appearances in league play, the forward has scored three goals in Serie A this campaign.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Roma game Okafor (thigh) will be available against Roma on Sunday, Gianluca Di Marzio informed.

Impact Okafor has been training fully in the last couple of days and will resume providing depth in multiple offensive roles, especially with Samuel Chukwueze currently playing in AFCON. He hasn't started in months due to multiple injuries. He has tallied one goal, one assist, five shots (four on target), and two chances created in his last six appearances.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit a few games Okafor suffered a semimembranous muscle strain in the Monza match, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Okafor had just returned from a similar injury and will be out for three-to-four weeks. Samuel Chukwueze, Chaka Traore, and Luka Romero will back up the starters while he's out.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and leaves injury against Monza Okafor took two shots (both on target), scored one goal, and limped off against Monza due to a muscular injury after playing 13 minutes in Sunday's 3-0 win over Monza, coach Stefan...

Impact Okafor rounded out the score with a clinical finish from inside the box but couldn't finish the game due to an apparent thigh problem. The gaffer suggested it could be minor, but he'll need some tests to certify that. He generally backs up Rafael Leao, who returned from injury midweek.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in cameo versus Newcastle Okafor (thigh) had three touches, one chance created, and one assist in seven minutes in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Newcastle.

Impact Okafor didn't get many minutes after a four-match absence but made them count, springing Samuel Chukwueze loose with a through ball to set up the game-winner. He's set to alternate also with Rafael Leao and Christan Pulisic on the wings from here on out.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Selected for Newcastle United game Okafor (thigh) is traveling to England with the rest of the team, SportMediaset reported.

Impact Okafor has gone into full training at the start of the week and should resume being a bench option after sitting out four matches due to a thigh strain. If that's the case, he'll compete with Samuel Chukwueze for backup duties on the wings considering the return of Rafael Leao and Luka Jovic's improved showings. He has notched three shots (two on target), one key pass, and two crosses (zero accurate) in his last four appearances. He has started just twice in the season.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains thigh injury Okafor was diagnosed with a right biceps femoris strain following international duties, DAZN reported.

Impact Okafor was a candidate for heavy minutes with Olivier Giroud and Rafael Leao on the mend, but he'll have to miss three-to-four weeks due to the problem. Luka Jovic, Samuel Chukwueze, and Luka Romero are the next men up.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE