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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