Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie find themselves watching closely as the situation surrounding the Italy national team continues to unfold, with the players facing potential ripple effects from a deep national crisis.

While Neymar continues to fight for his place, Carlo Ancelotti’s stance appears far more decisive than many anticipated.

Christian Pulisic’s situation has once again become a major talking point as uncertainty builds ahead of his club’s crucial second-place battle clash against Napoli in Serie A.

The situation surrounding Christian Pulisic and his Milan coach, Massimiliano Allegri, has taken a dramatic turn as multiple reports in Italy confirm an imminent change on the bench of the Italy national team.

Facing offensive issues, Christian Pulisic could be an attacking reinforcement for next season. With this in mind, AC Milan are reportedly closing in on an agreement for Andrej Kostić, betting on his high potential.

Since his knee injury, Christian Pulisic has been unable to regain his impressive scoring form at AC Milan, going nearly three months without scoring a goal. Despite this, the USMNT star remains positive, sharing details about his physical condition.

Christian Pulisic and Milan continue to move cautiously as discussions over a new contract progress, with both sides taking their time amid a challenging period on the pitch.

The American winger, already under scrutiny due to his recent dip in form, now finds himself at the center of a growing concern tied to international duty.

While his club campaign remains highly competitive, concerns over his goalscoring dry spell in 2026 have begun to take their toll off the field.

Christian Pulisic once again found himself at the center of the conversation after Milan’s tense 3-2 win over Torino.

With potential replacements looming on the horizon, reports suggests that Rafael Leao has chances of leaving AC Milan in the upcoming transfer window.

With Mauricio Pochettino overseeing the national team and monitoring player form closely, questions have emerged about the American star’s recent struggles in front of goal.

Despite midfield being one of AC Milan’s strongest areas, they are targeting Leon Goretzka as their main reinforcement. While Massimiliano Allegri reportedly considers the German as a ‘perfect fit,’ a growing issue could delay his arrival.

While Rafael Leao ranks among AC Milan's top scorers, he faces constant criticism due to his inconsistency. In light of this, legend Andriy Shevchenko defended the Portuguese player, pointing out that he is not playing in his natural position.

The spotlight was firmly on Christian Pulisic and absentee Rafael Leao as Milan returned to action at San Siro, navigating both on-field pressure and off-field tension.