Pulisic 'Upset' About Milan Bench Role, Coach Amorim Says
Amorim said the American star is upset after three straight benchings and should play against Lazio before Europa League matches begin.
- On Saturday, Sept. 12, Christian Pulisic will make his 2026-27 season debut for Milan against Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico, manager Ruben Amorim confirmed on Friday.
- Amorim explained that the 27-year-old Pulisic has been recovering from a World Cup injury and a training knock, returning to training in mid-August.
- While Pulisic remained sidelined, 19-year-old Alphadjo Cisse scored twice in Milan's opening three games. Amorim noted Pulisic is 'upset' about his lack of minutes, stating, 'I really like that in my players.'
- The Rossoneri begin Europa League play next week, initiating eight weeks with three games per week, where Amorim insists Pulisic remains one of Milan's most important players.
- Emphasizing his management approach, Amorim stated, 'This is my way of managing the group, and I'll die with these principles,' reiterating that Pulisic is important and will play many games.
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Pulisic faces fourth straight bench role as Amorim prepares for Lazio match
Amorim’s respect for Gattuso and his Lazio is a direct consequence of the clear progress the Biancocelesti have made so far. Saturday’s 18:00 clash at the Olimpico represents an important test for a Milan side that must improve on the level they showed against Juventus in the last league game. Amorim is sticking to his […]
Since the 1-1 tie with Juventus by Serie A, coach Ruben Amorim has been openly critical about Milan's position in the field this early in the season. On the eve of another classic, this time Lazio, this Saturday (12), the Portuguese coach highlighted the work done to face the problems faced ...
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By: Ben Dixon Christian Pulisic has played no minutes this season and Ruben Amorim was asked why the AC Milan star has not yet featured in today’s press conference. Pulisic’s 2026 hasn’t been easy. For Milan, he didn’t score a goal in the second half of the season and his World Cup was stop-start with injury issues. Then, […]
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