AC Milan Injury News- Is Christian Pulisic Playing Tonight Vs AS Roma?

AC Milan can’t seem to catch a break this season. The latest headache? Christian Pulisic, arguably their best player this campaign is officially ruled out of Sunday’s Serie A clash against AS Roma. It’s a massive blow for the Rossoneri, who are struggling to keep their squad intact.

If you’ve been keeping up, Pulisic was recovering from a low-grade calf tear he picked up during the December 6 match against Atalanta. This is a tough pill to swallow for Milan, sitting 8th in Serie A with 26 points from 16 games. They’re five points away from the top five, a position that guarantees European competition next season. The USMNT legend, who’s been a standout player since arriving from Chelsea, has been pivotal for the Rossoneri. Losing him at this critical juncture could be a big hit. Will Pulisic join the team despite this injury? Can Milan find a way to step up in his absence at such a crucial moment?

Fonseca’s next play & Pulisic’s bold statement

Fans were hopeful he’d be back in action this weekend, but coach Paulo Fonseca put those hopes to bed. “I expected to have Pulisic. He is fine, he has recovered from his calf problem, but in the last two days he has had an ankle problem, It has arisen in the recovery process and he is not ready to play tomorrow, not even for the bench,” Fonseca said.

Despite the growing injury list, the Milan manager remains upbeat. He confirmed that Alvaro Morata could return to the squad for Sunday’s match, a much-needed boost for Milan’s attack. “We’ll have eleven anyway,” Fonseca joked when asked how the team coped with their injury troubles.

There’s more good news: Ruben Loftus-Cheek is expected to be back next week, while Yunus Musah and Rafael Leao are racing against time to be fit for the Italian Super Cup clash against Juventus on January 5. With these returns on the horizon, Fonseca is staying optimistic.

Off the field, Pulisic has been making waves with his candid remarks in his new docuseries PULISIC. The U.S. international opened up about the challenges of dealing with anti-American bias in European soccer. “It pisses me off,” he said. You can’t help but feel for the guy. Despite proving himself at the highest level, he’s still fighting against stereotypes. Pulisic’s absence this weekend is a tough break for Milan fans, who’ve come to rely on his brilliance. The 25-year-old has been electric this season, scoring crucial goals and providing moments of magic on the pitch.

Fonseca’s Roma return: Can Milan spark a comeback?

Sunday’s game has an extra layer of intrigue. Fonseca spent two seasons as Roma’s head coach, so this isn’t just another match for him. “I’ve got so many friends there, and Roma’s a great club with a strong team, But during those 90 minutes, my only thought is winning” he said.

Now, with Pulisic out and Morata in, he’s expected to shoulder the responsibility upfront. Milan needs a spark to reignite their season, and a win against Roma could be the perfect way to do it. Injuries or not, this team has shown it can fight.

So, Milan fans, buckle up. Sunday’s showdown promises to be a nail-biter. Let’s see if the Rossoneri can rise to the occasion.