Christian Pulisic has become undroppable at AC Milan, with Stefano Pioli explaining why the USMNT star is not under threat from Samuel Chukwueze.
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- American boasts backing of his boss
- Remains a favoured starter for Pioli
- Has posted personal bests in 2023-24
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The United States international has posted personal-best figures during his debut campaign at San Siro, with 13 goals recorded across all competitions. Despite those numbers, there have been calls for Nigeria star Chukwueze to be given more game time – potentially at Pulisic’s expense.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Pulisic was, however, included from the off once again in a meeting with Juventus and was only replaced by Chukwueze with seven minutes on the clock. Neither player was able to make a telling contribution in a 0-0 draw.
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WHAT PIOLI SAID
Pioli has explained why he will not be changing his plans, telling of why faith will be shown in his current system: “I liked Pulisic instead. Chukwueze is also fine but at the moment I won't give up an extra midfielder to play with four attacking players and therefore Chukwuze is the one sacrificed the most at the moment.”
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WHAT NEXT?
Pulisic has started 40 of the 46 games that he has appeared in this season, earning plenty of plaudits along the way. Chukwueze, meanwhile, has been included from the off in just 13 of his 48 outings – with both men having moved to Milan in the summer of 2023.