Christian Pulisic
Trains to side, expected to be fit
Pulisic trained to the side Monday following a knock he received against Paraguay, but is still expected to make their match against Australia on Friday, according to Ben Jacobs of TalkSPORT Live.
Analysis: Pulisic is only an option for training on the side Monday, but is still seeing some positive news, as the attacker is still likely to make the second match of the group stage. The likely plan is to have him boost his training as the week goes on, not putting too much pressure on him to be training with teammates now. Either way, this will bring confidence to the team after their opening game win, as Pulisic played a major part before his exit from the field.
Assist, off at halftime
Pulisic recorded one assist before exiting the field at halftime in Friday's World Cup opener against Paraguay as a precaution, the player told Doug McIntyre of Fox Sports. "I just got a bit of a kick in the first half, so I'm really hoping that it's nothing. Taking a little bit of precaution today, but I'm hoping I'll be fine the next few days."
Analysis: Pulisic started his World Cup on the right note Friday, as the attacker recorded an assist on the USMNT's second goal of the match. However, this was not all, as his dribbling and movement into the box were the main reasons for the own goal that gave the team their opener. He would then be taken off at halftime, given the scoreline, preserving him for future games, as he didn't appear to come off injured. A start like this for Captain America is a bright sign at the 2026 World Cup, appearing to be in the correct form to lead this team on a run.
Will be key for USMNT
Pulisic is expected to be one of the driving forces on offense for the USMNT in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Analysis: Pulisic recorded 12 goal contributions (eight goals, four assists) in 30 appearances (18 starts) for AC Milan in the 2025/26 Serie A season. However, that was a down year compared to 2024/25 when he had 11 goals and nine assists. Pulisic has drawn tons of criticism for not scoring with the USMNT since 2024, but despite that drought, he should be a key element upfront for Mauricio Pochettino's side -- regardless of the role he fills in the attacking third.
Not starting against Genoa
Pulisic (glute) is commencing on the bench in Sunday's tilt versus Genoa.
Analysis: Pulisic is fit enough to be an option but not to play major minutes without risking a more serious injury. Christopher Nkunku and Santiago Gimenez are forming the initial frontline in this one sans Rafael Leao (suspension). Pulisic will likely get some action in the second half.
Set to be available versus Genoa
Pulisic (glute) has quickly returned to full training after missing the last match, Mediaset reported.
Analysis: Pulisic escaped without severe problems and will be in contention for two spots up front with Christopher Nkunku, Santiago Gimenez and Niclas Fullkrug, while Rafael Leao is suspended. He has notched one assist and logged six shots (one on target), six chances created and three crosses (one accurate) in his last six outings (four starts).
Day-to-day following tests
Pulisic (glute) avoided a strain and will be a late call for Sunday's away game versus Genoa, Tuttomercatoweb reported.
Analysis: Pulisic has a shot to return this week or next and will look to ramp up training over the next few days. Milan will be without Rafael Leao (suspension) versus Genoa. Christopher Nkunku, Santiago Gimenez and Niclas Fullkurg would be the lone strikers standing sans Pulisic.
Will miss Atalanta clash
Pulisic suffered a glute problem in the last training session and won't play Sunday versus Atalanta, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.
Analysis: Pulisic is set for tests to determine his status for the last two matches against Genoa and Cagliari. Rafael Leao and Santiago Gimenez are currently expected to start over Christopher Nkunku and Niclas Fullkrug versus Atalanta.
Poor in loss
Pulisic had one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Sassuolo.
Analysis: Pulisic took a single shot and created a single chance during Sunday's loss. It was a disappointing run on the pitch, though at least he put a shot on goal, more than many on the Milan side can say. The forward has been good this season, and will hope to get back to his best during the final three matches of the campaign.
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