Fans feared the worst when the American went down during AC Milan's final match. Fortunately, there is some good news as the team prepares for a big game.
As AC Milan prepare to face Juventus, they will do so knowing they can count on the services of one of their most talented players. This means there is reason to be cheerful in the capital as they look to gain an advantage over the team from Turin, who are just one point above them in Serie A.
Milan receives good news about Christian Pulisic's injury
When Christian Pulisic limped off the pitch at half-time in the match between AC Milan and Como on Tuesday, the concern was clear. The winger has been one of the Rossoneri's best players this season. He scored ten goals and provided seven assists in all competitions. Milan eventually secured a 1-2 away win, but again many thought of their talisman looking worse for wear after a collision with Como defender Marc-Oliver Kempf.
In fairness, the injury looked serious, but reports have now confirmed that tests later showed that Pulisic had not suffered a muscle tear in his left calf as initially thought. It is clear that the USMNT captain is only dealing with muscle fatigue. This is of course very good news for both Pulisic and AC Milan considering that the 26-year-old had only just returned from a calf injury that kept him out for a month. In the four matches he played after his return, he contributed two goals and helped his team secure the Italian Cup
Nevertheless, AC Milan still have their work cut out for them, although a win on Saturday, January 18 could go a long way in turning their fortunes around. Although the team is currently 7th in the standings with 19 points, there is only one point between them and number one Napoli, who have 20. Juventus, which also has 20 points, is the team that recently defeated Milan 1-2 in the Italian Super. Cup semi-finals after a Pulisic-inspired comeback.
It's worth noting that the status update on Pulisic is by no means a confirmation that he will start for Milan when they take on the 'Old Lady' this weekend, but fans should at least be able to count on his participation in what's to come. certainly an important match. On the other hand, there is a chance that manager Sérgio Conceição will opt for a more cautious approach and choose to save his star for the Champions League match against Girona on January 22.
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