Although Christian Pulisic played in the previous game, he might miss AC Milan's next match against Torino. Coach Massimiliano Allegri's unexpected update on the 27-year-old's condition leaves fans with more questions than answers about his availability.

Former USMNT goalkeeper Brad Friedel has stepped in with a sharp assessment of the situation, hinting at two possible bold reasons behind the slowdown that cast a different light on Pulisic’s thinking.

The Milan forward struck an optimistic but cautious tone, noting the familiarity with their group-stage opponents while signaling that no country can be underestimated—an early reminder of the high stakes facing a host nation.

For more than a generation, the United States has waited for a leader capable of turning ambition into history. Christian Pulisic will enter the 2026 World Cup on home soil as the figure carrying that possibility, standing at the crossroads of legacy and opportunity.

As the United States prepares for its most consequential tournament in modern history, the 2026 World Cup on home soil, the pressure is mounting on a generation defined by Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Tim Weah.

Christian Pulisic features heavily in the pre-match conversation, even though he won’t be in the starting XI.

With the USMNT announcing the date and venue for the game against Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo and Christian Pulisic are set to face each other for the first time in their career.

Christian Pulisic has propelled AC Milan to emerge as one of the top teams in Serie A. Meanwhile, Santiago Gimenez has found himself in a more peripheral role, fueling rumors of interest from Premier League teams. In light of this, the striker's agent has spoken out about his future.

Christian Pulisic’s status has been the central storyline surrounding Milan ahead of its Coppa Italia showdown with Lazio, and Massimiliano Allegri’s latest comments have only added intrigue.

As Pulisic chases form at Milan and the 2026 World Cup edges closer, Lalas’ comments arrive at a moment when the American winger is shaping the global soccer landscape in unique ways.

There is a moment every season when the soccer world’s hierarchy suddenly shifts, when a name outside the usual spotlight jumps ahead of Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, or Harry Kane. This time, it is Christian Pulisic.

Milan, still top of Serie A and fighting on multiple fronts, is preparing for another meeting with Lazio—this time in the Coppa Italia—but the question surrounding Pulisic and Santiago Gimenez’s readiness lingers in the background, unresolved and inevitably tense.

Christian Pulisic may soon find himself sharing a dressing room with two of soccer’s most decorated figures, as Milan quietly sketches out a surprising winter scenario involving Luka Modric and Sergio Ramos.

San Siro is preparing for another decisive Serie A night, one that could reshape the top of the table and test Milan’s growing momentum under Massimiliano Allegri. However, Christian Pulisic will not be on the pitch.

Beneath the hype surrounding Milan versus Como in Australia lies a deeper concern — a bureaucratic obstacle still unresolved, and an impending decision that could determine whether this match becomes a landmark moment or collapses entirely.