AC Milan have been in impressive form in the UCL this season, but still have work to do if they want to progress to the round of 16.
AC Milan can take a big step towards the knockout rounds of the Champions League when they play Girona on Wednesday. The Italian giants are currently twelfth in the league stage standings, just one point away from the automatic qualification places.
At home, Milan will be favorites against Girona, but their task is made more difficult by the expected absence of Christian Pulisic. The USMNT star suffered a left hamstring injury during last week's match against Como 1907 and the latest update on his fitness is not exactly positive for Rossoneri fans.
Head coach Sergio Conceicao has confirmed that Pulisic is still struggling with the blow and is highly unlikely to play against Girona.
“We have training tomorrow morning, let's see how it goes,” Conceicao told reporters. “I don't want to risk losing him for a month or two.” If he is 100 percent and can help, I will take him to court, otherwise not.”
USMNT teammate could fill Pulisic's spot
Pulisic has found form in the Champions League this season, with three goals and an assist in five appearances, including one of the goals in the 3-1 win over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu.
During his 18 months in Italy, Pulisic has largely been deployed on the right wing, albeit with the freedom to drift inside and influence the game. Milan has no direct replacement for his astute running and ball inventiveness, but an international teammate of Pulisic could provide an alternative.
Yunus Musah could fill the void in the short term and bring a lot of energy to the right flank. Previously a more defensive midfielder, the 22-year-old has played wide at points this season and could provide a good counterbalance to the more expressive Rafael Leão on the other wing.
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