Christian Pulisic faces weeks off after calf injury with AC Milan
- Christian Pulisic exited a match against Atalanta due to a right calf injury.
- He is likely to miss important upcoming matches for AC Milan.
- This injury raises concerns about the impact on Milan's performance and Pulisic's role.
In Italy, Christian Pulisic, a United States midfielder playing for AC Milan, suffered an injury to his right calf during a Bundesliga match against Atalanta, in which Milan lost 2-1. This incident took place on Friday, December 6, 2024. Pulisic was evaluated for his injury as he exited the game in the first half. Following the injury, it was announced that he would undergo an MRI to assess the extent of the damage. As a result of the calf injury, it is likely that he will miss several upcoming matches, including a crucial UEFA Champions League fixture against Red Star Belgrade scheduled for December 11 and potentially two Serie A matches against Genoa and Hellas Verona. Pulisic, known for being one of Milan’s top performers this season, having scored five goals and provided four assists in Serie A, is now facing an uncertain period as he recovers from his injury. Missing out on these matches could significantly impact both his club's performance in domestic and European competitions and his own playing time, especially with the U.S. national team not scheduled to play officially until facing Panama in the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals in March. This backdrop of player injuries has put further strain on AC Milan, as they aim to stay competitive in both Serie A and European tournaments early in December.