The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is beginning to shape careers and decisions long before a ball is kicked, and few players embody that tension more than Christian Pulisic.

For Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao, a moment of visible frustration has sparked questions that go far beyond a single match.

Rafael Leao could be on his way out of AC Milan, with reports indicating that Cristiano Ronaldo is looking to bring him to Al Nassr.

While Christian Pulisic continues to struggle in attack, the spotlight has shifted toward a teammate whose situation reflects a deeper tactical dilemma under Massimiliano Allegri.

After their victory against Inter Milan, AC Milan face SS Lazio seeking a win that would bring them closer to the top of the Serie A. With this in mind, fans are closely watching the status of Christian Pulisic for the match, as they hope to see his best version return. Here are the confirmed lineups.

ertainty has suddenly surrounded the future of Christian Pulisic at Milan, raising questions about why negotiations over a new long-term contract have unexpectedly slowed down.

Despite the American forward’s ongoing struggle to rediscover his scoring touch, manager Massimiliano Allegri continues to trust him as a central figure in the team’s attack.

Even without finding the net in 2026 so far, the American star has played his part in a historic accomplishment that has quietly elevated the Rossoneri among Europe’s elite.

Despite being the least-conceded team across Europe’s top five leagues, AC Milan have decided to reinforce their defense in order to increase rotation. Because of this, Christian Pulisic’s side has reportedly decided to pursue the arrival of a defensive star from the Bundesliga.

Santiago Gimenez is reportedly drawing interest from Premier League clubs with a price tag now emerging, while also having his return from injury with AC Milan just around the corner.

The Rossoneri have finally received encouraging news regarding Gimenez following a long injury absence that kept him away from competitive action for more than four months.

AC Milan clashes with Inter Milan during Matchday 28 of the 2025/2026 Serie A campaign. Supporters in the United States can find here the complete kickoff schedules and broadcast details available for both television coverage and streaming services.

After dominating Serie A, AC Milan and Inter Milan face off in an exciting derby, where the Rossoneri will be looking to close the gap on the leaders. To this end, fans are keeping a close eye on Christian Pulisic's condition ahead of the game.

The future of Christian Pulisic at Milan could soon be shaped by a decision unfolding far from the pitch. With speculation swirling across Europe and persistent whispers from Real Madrid, attention has turned to the fate of the Rossoneri’s head coach, Massimiliano Allegri.

Massimiliano Allegri’s arrival transformed AC Milan’s reality, turning them into one of the top teams in Italy. Despite this, the coach is not entirely certain about continuing with the Rossoneri, drawing interest from a LaLiga side ahead of the 2026–27 season.