Pulisic Set to Return for AC Milan After Injury Recovery

Massimiliano Allegri, the head coach of AC Milan, has confirmed that United States forward Christian Pulisic is fit to make his return from a hamstring injury this weekend.

Pulisic sustained a low-grade tear in his right hamstring during the first half of the U.S. men’s national team’s 2-1 friendly victory over Australia on October 17.

In a news conference on Friday, Allegri stated that Pulisic is available for Milan’s upcoming match against Parma on Saturday. “We’ve got Pulisic back, who is doing well and available to play,” Allegri remarked.

Although he has regained fitness, Pulisic was not included in Mauricio Pochettino’s roster for the USMNT’s friendlies against Paraguay and Uruguay on November 15 and 18. Pochettino explained that Pulisic was omitted to ensure he could fully recover.

Pulisic’s return is anticipated to provide a significant boost for Milan, as the 27-year-old has been in excellent form this season, netting six goals in eight appearances across all competitions.

Entering the match against Parma, Milan holds third place in the Serie A standings, just one point behind the defending champions, Napoli. Allegri noted, “There’s a great atmosphere at Milanello. We need to remain grounded and poised, even in unexpected situations. Our objective is still to secure Champions League qualification. The season is lengthy, and we face many competitors, so we will continue to work hard and improve. We will assess our position from March onwards.”

In addition to providing an update on Pulisic, Allegri also mentioned that Mexico striker Santiago Gimenez and French midfielder Adrien Rabiot would be ready to return from their respective injuries following the November international break.