The attacking midfielder left the game in the first half after taking a knock on the calf, and his side went on to lose 2-1
Article continues below
Article continues below
Article continues below
Christian Pulisic subbed off with injuryLeads Milan with nine goal contributions in Serie A this seasonAtalanta won 2-1 thanks to late Ademola Lookman goalFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Milan and the USMNT might have an injury concern after Christian Pulisic was forced off with a knock in Serie A clash with Atalanta. The attacking midfielder took a blow to his left calf 32 minutes into the contest, and after playing on for five minutes, limped off. He went straight down the tunnel.
The struggled without him, and went on to lose 2-1 thanks to a late goal from Lookman. They are now seventh in Serie A, three points behind sixth-placed Juventus, who occupy the final European spot.
AdvertisementTHE BIGGER PICTURE
The injury seems to have come an at inopportune time for Milan. were locked at 1-1 against Atalanta when he was removed, and were looking for a result against the reigning Europa League Champions to stay in contention for a European spot next season. Pulisic has been crucial for Paulo Fonseca's side this season, leading the team in goals and assists. Fellow U.S. teammate Yunus Musah also started the contest, and failed to have an impact before being subbed for Samuel Chukwueze late on.
DID YOU KNOW?
Pulisic has remained relatively injury free for the last year. He missed six games at the start of the 2023-24 season, but enjoyed a run of fitness since then.
DAZNWHAT NEXT FOR PULISIC?
The USMNT star will now await injury evaluation, and there is no immediate update on his status. The Rossoneri play FK Crvena zvezda in the Champions League midweek.
