Christian Pulisic will not feature for AC Milan in their crucial Serie A clash against Juventus due to injury, head coach Sérgio Conceição confirmed on Friday.
The United States winger was forced off holding his thigh during Milan’s 2-1 victory over Como in midweek.
While Conceição claimed the injury isn’t “serious,” he fears it could get worse if Pulisic is rushed back too soon.
Milan travel to take on old rivals Juventus on Saturday.
“Pulisic is out,” Conceição said. “I don’t feel like bluffing.
“He still feels some discomfort, and we don’t want to risk it. It’s nothing serious, but if he plays for about 20 minutes, he risks making the situation worse and I don’t want that.”
Pulisic. who had only just returned from injury, was substituted just before half-time on Wednesday after being caught on the ankle by Marc-Oliver Kempf.
The 26-year-old had been out for nearly a month after tearing a muscle in his right calf and then sustaining a minor ankle issue.
He made his comeback in the Italian Super Cup, which Milan won. Pulisic scored in both the semifinal and the final.
He has been one of Milan’s top players this season with five goals and four assists in Serie A while he has also scored three goals in the Champions League.
Milan are seventh in Serie A, two places and three points behind Juventus.
Juventus are unbeaten in the league this season but have drawn 13 of their 20 games.
Chelsea and USMNT star Christian Pulisic has been ruled out of the highly anticipated match between Juventus and AC Milan due to injury. The winger suffered a setback in training and will not be fit to take the field for this crucial Serie A clash.
Pulisic has been in fine form for Chelsea this season, contributing with goals and assists in both domestic and European competitions. Fans were eagerly looking forward to seeing him in action against two of Italy’s top clubs, but unfortunately, they will have to wait for his return to full fitness.
The 23-year-old’s absence will be a blow to both his club and national team, as he continues to establish himself as one of the brightest talents in world football. Hopefully, Pulisic’s injury is not too serious, and he can make a speedy recovery to get back on the pitch soon.
In the meantime, fans will have to watch the Juventus-AC Milan match without the excitement of seeing Pulisic in action. We wish him a speedy recovery and hope to see him back on the pitch soon.
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