Overview
- The AC Milan winger left the USMNT friendly against Australia after 31 minutes with right hamstring discomfort that club scans later confirmed as a low‑grade tear.
- Team guidance points to an estimated three‑week recovery and a recheck in about 10 days, ruling him out against Pisa and likely Atalanta and Roma, with Allegri saying a return before November is unlikely and selection details such as penalty duties under review.
- Pulisic told fans on Instagram that recovery is going well and that he is eager to get back on the field.
- Italian reports said Milan were unhappy he started for the United States despite prior ankle management, keeping player usage between club and country under scrutiny.
- Respected voices in Italy, including Alessandro Del Piero and Marcel Desailly, praised Pulisic’s influence at Milan, reinforcing his longer‑term value despite the short absence.