AC Milan’s Stefano Pioli elevates Christian Pulisic with key role following stellar performances

USMNT star Christian Pulisic has been named AC Milan's primary penalty taker after the team missed two penalties in their draw with Bologna.

Pulisic Given Penalty Responsibility
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According to reports from Sky Sport Italy, Pulisic, the key player for the US Men’s National Team (USMNT), has had an impressive season and has now been designated as Milan’s primary penalty taker. This development follows Milan’s recent match against Bologna, where they missed two penalties, with both Olivier Giroud and Theo Hernandez failing to convert from the spot.

Although Pulisic has never taken a penalty at the club level, he has successfully converted all seven he has taken for the USMNT. Notably, one of these goals occurred in extra time against Mexico during the Nations League final, highlighting his composure under the pressure of penalty situations.

Throughout this season, Pulisic has showcased outstanding form, netting six goals and contributing five assists in 20 Serie A appearances. With the added responsibility of penalty duties, his goal tally could substantially increase.

As Milan prepares to face Frosinone on Saturday, there is anticipation regarding the possibility of a penalty being awarded. Should such an opportunity arise, Pulisic is expected to take charge and step up to the challenge.

Christian Pulišić

Christian Pulisic

Forwarder, Midfielder

United StatesUnited States

Age: 26

177 cm

69 kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 36 2 Missed
Minutes 2648 73.6 Avg
Goals 12 0.3 Avg
Assist 8 0.2 Avg
Attempt 100 2.8 Avg
Passes 932 25.979.7% AvgSucc
Yellow 2 0.1 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 20 times for 1499 minutes for Serie A.

Christian Pulišić scored 6 goals for Milan. He procured 5 assists. He received 1 yellow card and no red cards.

His team is currently 3rd in Serie A. In the last match Milan drew 2-2 against Bologna. The next match in Serie A will be against Frosinone.

Milan performance and stats

Milan

Manager: Stefano Pioli
Rank 2nd
Win 22
Draw 8
Loss 7
Goals 73-46
Diff 27
Rank 3rd
Win 2
Draw 2
Loss 2
Goals 5-8
Diff -3

Milan is currently 3rd in the Serie A with 46 points.

In the last 22 games, it has won 14 times, drawn 4 times, and lost 4 times. In its last match, Milan drawn 2-2 against Bologna.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 43 goals and conceding 25.​

Milan will play the next match in Serie A against Frosinone on Saturday 3rd of February in Frosinone. The prediction is Milan winning the match.​