Milan coach Paulo Fonseca tested Christian Pulisic in a new role, but the American winger is still expected to start on the right flank against Torino on Saturday.
USMNT star Pulisic was tested as an attacking midfielder by new coach Fonseca, but it remains to be seen if he’ll start in that position in Saturday’s first Serie A game against Torino.
Fonseca was asked if Pulisic and Rafael Leao could join right winger Samuel Chukwueze in a 4-2-3-1 system behind a centre forward against the Granata.
Milan test USMNT star Pulisic in new role
“I thought and tried it, but I don’t know if they’ll play tomorrow,” replied the Portuguese.
“Chukwueze is fit, Pulisic is playing in a role he really likes. Jovic’s pre-season was pretty good too. Loftus-Cheek can play as an attacking midfielder; we have many solutions.”
The attacking midfielder role is partially new for Pulisic, who covered the same position in a few games under Stefano Pioli at the end of the 2023-24 campaign.
Pulisic missed Tuesday’s friendly against Monza due to a slight ankle injury but is expected to be available tomorrow.
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Pulisic is the most overrated player. Milan are a sinking ship. If they dont play the younger Italians who have potential to be legends they wont win any trophies…
Good one Ryan. A player’s nationality is the definitely the number one indicator of on field success. Thanks for clearing that up
You’re welcome.
You can argue that reason national team sucks because they are not giving youth players a chance but in the last decade Italy hasn’t produced the likes of del piero, pirlo and I can write pages of names. It’s a bad period for the azzuri
Pulisic is not good because he is American. My name is Ryan MORONi
Football has changed. Its not that the Italian skill has dropped, it stems from Italy not adapting well to the dynamics of modern day football. The talent is still there though
What an ignorant comment. I simply stated Pulisic was overrated, where in my comment does it say that is because he is American? He could be Dutch and overrated for all I care but it wouldnt change my opinion. Maybe learn to read before commenting?
You are technically correct, but your reply to cmills000 implied something. That arrogant reply needed to be called out.
Also MORONi, I’m not sure how Pulisic is overrated. Who is overrating him?
You lost all credibility when you resorted to insults. I cannot reply to someone seriously who wants to insult. If you wanted to be a mature adult maybe it could have been an interesting discussion, but clearly you are not ready for it.