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Christian Pulisic Limps Out of USAustralia Friendly With Muscle Issue, Doubtful for Milan vs Fiorentina

He will return to Italy for tests at Milanello to determine whether he can feature Sunday against Fiorentina.

Overview

  • Pulisic was substituted in the 31st minute in New Jersey after feeling his biceps femoris, according to USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino.
  • The United States beat Australia 2-1, with post-match comments indicating evaluations are pending and no diagnosis has been confirmed.
  • AC Milan now consider his participation for Sunday’s Serie A home match against Fiorentina in doubt as they await medical results.
  • The muscle problem followed a minor ankle issue earlier in the window that limited his minutes against Ecuador on October 11.
  • Massimiliano Allegri is already managing other absences, including Alexis Saelemaekers, adding to Milan’s selection concerns.