Pulisic and Nkunku Propel AC Milan to Victory

Christian Pulisic was ideally placed to volley home from close range during first-half stoppage time, successfully converting a well-executed corner routine. The play commenced with veteran midfielder Luka Modric’s precise delivery, which found Adrien Rabiot for a deft flick-on before Pulisic applied the decisive finish. This goal highlighted the 27-year-old’s ongoing development of attacking instincts since his transfer to Italy from Chelsea in 2023.

Pulisic has now reached a remarkable tally of 10 goals this season across just 15 appearances.

Following the interval, Christopher Nkunku cemented the result with two goals in rapid succession. The French forward confidently converted a penalty for his first Serie A goal, then added his second just four minutes later. Nkunku’s second goal came when he capitalized on a rebound after the Verona goalkeeper could only parry Modric’s powerful shot onto the post, exemplifying Milan’s ruthless attacking efficiency under manager Massimiliano Allegri.

With this victory, AC Milan has positioned itself as a formidable contender for the Scudetto as they move into 2026. Allegri’s squad faces a demanding January schedule, beginning with a match against Cagliari on January 2, followed by a home game against Genoa on January 8. They will then embark on back-to-back away games against Fiorentina on January 10 and FC Como on January 15.