Christian Pulisic is at a significant juncture as AC Milan prepares for its Serie A match against Lecce. The American forward's potential return to the starting lineup has generated considerable discussion ahead of the match scheduled for Sunday. Coach Ruben Amorim is searching for the right formula following a disappointing 2-0 loss to Benfica in the Europa League.
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Milan returns to San Siro after collecting eight points from its first four Serie A matches, while Lecce comes in with six points after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Monza. Despite remaining competitive, Lecce has had a mixed start to the season, having narrowly avoided relegation last year. Eusebio Di Francesco’s team has won two of its first four league games, though injuries to Medon Berisha and Omri Gandelman may affect their midfield options.
Pulisic's history with Lecce is promising; he has scored five goals in five games against them, including a brace last March. His recent performances, including appearances against Lazio and Benfica, have bolstered calls for him to play a larger role in the team as Milan seeks more attacking quality.
In 2026, Pulisic has faced challenges, enduring injuries that have limited his appearances. His last start with Milan was on April 26 against Juventus, and he has yet to score for either Milan or the United States this year. However, he is expected to start against Lecce, which would mark his first starting appearance of the season.
The projected formation for Milan is a 3-4-2-1, with Pulisic likely positioned behind Goncalo Ramos alongside Alphadjo Cisse. This match presents Pulisic with an opportunity to positively impact his 2026 campaign before the upcoming international break.
**Projected Lineups:**
Milan (3-4-2-1): Maignan; Gila, De Winter, Pavlovic; Chukwueze, Modric, Rabiot, Moreira; Pulisic, Cisse; Ramos.
Lecce (4-3-3): Falcone; Veiga, Siebert, Gabriel, Gallo; Coulibaly, Ilic, Maleh; Pierotti, Stulic, Monteiro.