Overview
- Ruben Amorim confirmed Friday that Christian Pulisic will play some minutes against Lazio, ending the American’s run of zero competitive minutes this season.
- Pulisic had been an unused substitute in Milan’s first three Serie A matches while he completed recovery and reintegration into the squad.
- The forward’s comeback was delayed after a World Cup bone bruise and microfracture in his right leg and a knock in his first training session back at Milan.
- Amorim stressed he will pick players by current form rather than reputation and called Pulisic “upset” about not playing while praising his competitive mentality.
- With a packed post‑international‑break schedule requiring rotation and 19‑year‑old Alphadjo Cisse showing early scoring form, Amorim said more opportunities will come if Pulisic proves match fitness and performance.