Overview
- Medical examinations reported Thursday found a microfracture to Christian Pulisic’s right perone (fibula) after he left the USA–Belgium World Cup round-of-16 match.
- Doctors and Italian sports outlets place the recovery at roughly three to six weeks with several reports citing a six-week timeframe.
- Pulisic said he suffered a complete torsion of his right ankle and knee in the same play and was seen on crutches after the game, with some reports linking the injury to a clash with Youri Tielemans.
- The timing means Pulisic is likely to miss most or all of Milan’s preseason, which begins August 23, forcing coach Rúben Amorim to adjust training plans and attacking options.
- Even after bone healing, Pulisic will need time to regain match fitness so his availability for the opening Serie A matches will depend on how he responds to rehabilitation in the coming weeks.