Christian Pulisic delivered an impactful 45 minutes on Sunday in AC Milan’s 2-2 Serie A draw with Napoli, however wasn’t risked after halftime as a precaution.
Pulisic, who began and registered one help for Stefano Pioli’s males, was changed at halftime by Luka Romero. The U.S. males’s nationwide crew star has been an impactful signing for the Rossoneri this 12 months after arriving in a everlasting deal from English Premier League membership Chelsea.
His help on Olivier Giroud’s opening purpose helped break the impasse for AC Milan in opposition to Napoli earlier than the Frenchman added a second tally simply 9 minutes later.
Pulisic didn’t return to the sector within the second half whereas Napoli used targets from Matteo Politano and Giacomo Raspadori to struggle again for a 2-2 draw. Pioli was requested about Pulisic’s standing going ahead and admitted his exit from the match was a precaution to keep away from additional damage.
“Pulisic felt a twinge within the adductor and it was not definitely worth the danger there, even when he was having an ideal sport,” Pioli mentioned postmatch to reporters.
The 25-year-old has recorded 4 targets and one help in 9 Serie A appearances this season, whereas additionally that includes in three matches through the UEFA Champions League group stage. Pulisic has hit the bottom in Milan, which has additionally boosted his confidence with the USMNT through the September and October home windows.
He has contributed three targets and one help in matches in opposition to Uzbekistan, Germany, and Ghana.
Pioli will hope Pulisic is obtainable for Saturday’s Serie A showdown with Udinese because the Rossoneri goals to snap a three-match winless run throughout all competitions.