Christian Pulisic's position in AC Milan's lineup remains uncertain as manager Ruben Amorim prepares for a crucial Serie A match against Atalanta at San Siro on Sunday, October 18. Following a decisive 4-0 victory over Salzburg in the Europa League, the team aims to build on this success while addressing selection dilemmas due to a demanding schedule of three matches within a week.
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Milan, currently seeking to improve their league form, faces Atalanta, a rival they have struggled against recently. The Rossoneri emerged from their previous league draw with Sassuolo, which ended 1-1, and hope to leverage the momentum gained from their latest European win.
Atalanta also secured a win in their midweek European fixture, defeating Pafos 3-1 in the Conference League. Despite an inconsistent start to their Serie A season with three wins and three losses from six matches, they recently rebounded with a victory against Venezia.
Pulisic’s role has come under scrutiny following a disappointing performance against Sassuolo and limited action against Salzburg, where he played about 30 minutes off the bench. Although he scored against Lecce before the international break, his starting position is in jeopardy, as reports suggest Amorim is considering a new formation that may exclude him.
The American forward could find himself on the bench, with Amorim potentially opting for Adrien Rabiot in a forward midfield role paired with Alphadjo Cisse. This adjustment would enable Yunus Musah and Luka Modric to function centrally, while Diego Moreira and Samuel Chukwueze could offer width.
Although this decision would significantly alter Pulisic's role, the congested schedule may present him further opportunities as Milan looks ahead to their Europa League clash with Bournemouth and a domestic match against Udinese.