Christian Pulisic's recent challenges with AC Milan could take a turn as he prepares for an important match against Lecce in Serie A. The American forward is central to a crucial selection decision by coach Ruben Amorim following a disappointing defeat to Benfica in the Europa League. The match is scheduled for Sunday at San Siro, where Milan will look to improve after a 2-0 loss.
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Milan has collected eight points from its first four league games, while Lecce stands at six points after a recent victory over Monza. While several Milan players are expected to join their national teams after this match, Pulisic will remain in Italy after being left off Mauricio Pochettino's latest USMNT squad. Pochettino announced a 28-man roster for upcoming friendlies, notably omitting Pulisic, who is recovering from a hairline fracture sustained during the World Cup and has not started a match since returning.
In his absence, the national team will feature younger players as Pochettino focuses on future competitions, including the 2028 Olympics. Pulisic’s exclusion may now be beneficial for AC Milan as they seek to enhance their attacking performance. The team has struggled to score in the first half of matches this season, and recent games have exposed vulnerabilities in protection and strategy.
Reports suggest Pulisic is in line to make his first start of the season against Lecce, a significant moment since his last start was on April 26 against Juventus. This year, he has not scored officially for either Milan or the national team, with his only goal in a friendly against Senegal in May. His return could provide Milan with much-needed attacking depth, given his ability to play effectively in tight spaces and his prior success against Lecce, where he has scored five goals in five matches.