Serie A may still be a week away, but the Rossoneri’s competitive calendar starts now — and with it comes the first real test of Massimiliano Allegri’s second stint in charge.

Amid all the transfer noise, one subplot has quietly emerged at Milanello: Allegri’s first impressions of Santiago Gimenez.

Two main options remain on the table — a balanced 4-3-3 or a more structured 3-5-2 — and, intriguingly, Christian Pulisic could be the key to solving this dilemma.

While AC Milan has embraced the idea enthusiastically, Como is reportedly more hesitant due to the long travel involved. Even with club support, the relocation requires multiple approvals. The Lega Serie A and FIGC have already given the green light, but UEFA and FIFA must also sign off.

Christian Pulisic and Tim Weah have now responded directly to the criticism from figures like Landon Donovan — doing so with a pointed, eight-word reality check that’s impossible to ignore.

Luka Modric’s Milan journey has recently begun, and while his debut last weekend didn’t start under the bright lights of the opening whistle, it still carried a moment that sent waves through both the stands and social media.

That is the question on every Rossoneri fan’s mind ahead of the team’s first competitive game of the 2025-26 season.

Inside the USMNT locker room, there was no division over Pulisic’s absence, with Adams confirming that every player supported his choice as the squad focused on long-term goals ahead of the World Cup.

Christian Pulisic is reportedly set to rececive a major squad boost as AC Milan worked quick to secure Malick Thiaw's replacement.

Christian Pulisic is reportedly set to lose another star teammate as AC Milan agree on a $46 million fee with a Premier League team.

When Olivier Giroud departed Christian Pulisic’s Milan to join Lionel Messi’s MLS rival LAFC, expectations were sky-high. in a twist of fate, the move didn’t pan out as planned.

Milan has taken the lead against Leeds United in their penultimate pre-season friendly at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

The Rossoneri fans were eager to see Christian Pulisic back in action — but that won’t be happening.

As it stands, Santiago Gimenez — Pulisic’s teammate — is the only recognized senior centre-forward in the squad. Allegri is ready to give the Mexican international a chance to prove himself, but the club is actively exploring options.

The matches will see Luka Modric and Santiago Gimenez potentially make their first appearances in red and black this summer. However, there is one burning question that fans can’t ignore: what about Christian Pulisic?