Overview
- Massimiliano Allegri said Christian Pulisic has trained twice with AC Milan and is available, while noting he does not know how many minutes the winger can play.
- Mauricio Pochettino omitted Pulisic from the United States’ November friendlies to let him recover fully, saying the goal is 100% fitness and that his staff do not put players at risk.
- Pulisic sustained a right hamstring injury during an October friendly against Australia.
- Italian reports say Milan executives were deeply irritated that he played while managing a minor ankle issue, reflecting ongoing disagreement over his usage.
- Milan reached an understanding with the USMNT and France to keep Pulisic and Adrien Rabiot out of November call-ups, with Milan set to face Parma while sitting a point behind Napoli.