The player of Milan and USMNT revealed how he deals with life with the nickname that connects him with the Lakers star player.
Christian Pulisic has become the most important focal point for our football on the world stage. He is the captain of the USMNT and for the World Cup 2026, probably the best football of his career with Serie A Giants AC Milan.
In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Pulisic spoke about life with Milan and offered insight into the name 'LeBron James of Soccer'. The nickname arose during one of the episodes of the nine -part documentary 'Pulisic'.
The 26-year-old stated: “I have heard a lot (the nickname). When we were with Milan in Saudi Arabia, a man shouted at me, but for me that is normal. People may think that I am serious or maybe they think 'he is not close to LeBron James', I don't think so either, but it doesn't bother me, it's just funny and that's all, “Pulisic replied.
Zlatan influence
Pulisic also emphasized the importance of Zlatan Ibrahimovic for the American during his career in Milan. “I think we had a good relationship from the start. He immediately told me what I could expect from the club. Once you have met him, he is pretty direct, he tells you what he thinks, what is important to me.
I think he has also reached me in some of the difficult times and he generally cares a lot about the players. He asks us' How are your head? 'Because he wants us to be able to train and be focused on what is happening on the field. He makes us tell us that if everything is good, you will be good and it will do well on the field, “recognized Pulisic.
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