Christian Pulisic won’t function for AC Milan of their essential Serie A conflict in opposition to Juventus as a result of harm, head coach Sérgio Conceição confirmed on Friday.
The United States winger was compelled off holding his thigh throughout Milan’s 2-1 victory over Como in midweek.
Whereas Conceição claimed the harm is not “severe,” he fears it may worsen if Pulisic is rushed again too quickly.
Milan journey to tackle outdated rivals Juventus on Saturday.
“Pulisic is out,” Conceição mentioned. “I do not really feel like bluffing.
“He nonetheless feels some discomfort, and we do not need to danger it. It is nothing severe, but when he performs for about 20 minutes, he dangers making the state of affairs worse and I do not need that.”
Pulisic. who had solely simply returned from harm, was substituted simply earlier than half-time on Wednesday after being caught on the ankle by Marc-Oliver Kempf.
The 26-year-old had been out for almost a month after tearing a muscle in his proper calf after which sustaining a minor ankle concern.
He made his comeback within the Italian Tremendous Cup, which Milan received. Pulisic scored in each the semifinal and the remaining.
He has been one among Milan’s high gamers this season with 5 objectives and 4 assists in Serie Some time he has additionally scored three objectives within the Champions League.
Milan are seventh in Serie A, two locations and three factors behind Juventus.
Juventus are unbeaten within the league this season however have drawn 13 of their 20 video games.
