Overview
- Pulisic completed the opening portion of AC Milan’s training session at Milanello on Tuesday, Aug. 18, his first group involvement since the World Cup injury.
- Club sources and follow-up reports say Milan are likely to hold him out of the Serie A opener at Torino on Aug. 23 to avoid rushing his comeback.
- Italian reports indicate the club is targeting possible limited involvement from the bench for Milan’s home match versus Venezia on Aug. 28 if his progress continues.
- Head coach Ruben Amorim has outlined a clear tactical plan for Pulisic to play as a left-sided, inside attacker who cuts onto his right foot, a role the manager views as central to Milan’s attack.
- Pulisic’s recovery follows a bone bruise and microfracture to his lower right leg sustained in the World Cup and a prior calf problem, and Milan’s cautious plan aims to prevent setbacks and give him time to regain fitness and form.