Christian Pulisic is nursing an ankle injury at AC Milan, but the USMNT star is not expected to miss the start of the 2024-25 campaign.
Article continues below
Article continues below
Article continues below
American has picked up a knockWill not feature in final friendly dateShould be ready for campaign openerWHAT HAPPENED?
The 25-year-old forward enjoyed a productive debut season at San Siro, with a personal-best return of 15 goals recorded across all competitions. Pulisic also registered nine assists in Serie A competition, as he became a key figure for the Rossoneri.
AdvertisementGettyTHE BIGGER PICTURE
Pulisic rejoined Milan’s ranks during their pre-season tour of the United States, after captaining his country at the 2024 Copa America, and has been on target during friendly dates. He is, however, set to sit out a meeting with Monza due to a slight knock.
DID YOU KNOW?
According to , Pulisic is being kept out of that contest as a precaution. With no risks needing to be taken on his fitness, Milan are ready to hand the American a midweek break ahead of competitive action resuming.
GettyWHAT NEXT?
AC Milan are set to open their new Serie A season at home to Torino on Saturday. Pulisic, who is tied to a contract through to 2027, is likely to figure in that contest as new boss Paulo Fonseca looks to get his reign off to a winning start.