Christian Pulisic beats personal best with AC Milan
The USMNT star was among the goals again on Sunday as the Rossoneri saw off Serie A strugglers Hellas Verona.
Christian Pulisic made the move to Italy last summer in a bid to rediscover his form and the AC Milan forward has already justified that decision. The USMNT star has been in terrific form for the Italian giants and has found his scoring touch once again.
The 25-year-old fell out of favour at Chelsea towards the end of his spell in England but has looked reborn in Milan. On Sunday he scored again in his side’s 3-1 victory over Hellas Verona, restating their credentials as the second-best team in Italy this year.
Pulisic was on hand to tap home from close range after Noah Okafor had forced a sharp save from the Verona goalkeeper. That goal was Pulisic’s 12th goal for AC Milan, bettering his previous best tally in a single season. Here’s a breakdown of his 12 goals in all competitions, courtesy of our friends at Sofascore...
Nine of those goals have come in the league, where he has also contributed a further six assists for teammates. With 15 goal involvements from 27 appearances Pulisic has been one of the players of the season in Italy’s top flight this year.
At his best, Christian Pulisic remains one of the most dynamic wide forwards in the world. His close control and agility make him a real menace between the lines and he’s now putting up the sort of numbers that his talent demands.
Still only 25 years old he is the leader for the United States national team and he will be crucial for Gregg Berhalter’s side in a busy year of international soccer.
USMNT take on Jamaica later this week in the semi-final of the CONCACAF Nations League. If they are successful they will face either Panama or Mexico in the final, granting
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