Christian Pulisic got the only goal of the game in the 1-0 win against Empoli this afternoon, continuing his trend of being decisive for AC Milan.
As Calciomercato.com write, the rule is simple: Pulisic scores, Milan win. The equation has been repeated eight times this Serie A season after the Rossoneri’s victory against Empoli obtained thanks to the American’s instinctive finish.
Pulisic is very important for Pioli because he scores goals, he created, he works a lot for the team, he always has a proactive attitude and he is using the opportunity he has at Milan to relaunch himself after encountering difficulties in Chelsea.
Stefano Pioli made his thoughts clear after the game: “Pulisic has never played so much in the last 7-8 years. We are managing him well: he is a very intelligent player and very important for us.”
The role of the coaching staff and the trust of the management helps, as well as the attitude of the player who has immersed himself at his new club with great willingness and humility.
It is no coincidence that the current 2023-24 season is heading for his best ever in terms of numbers, with eight goals and six assists in the league, plus one goal in the Champions League and one in the Europa League.
Rafael Leão certainly has more talent, but it feels like no one in the Milan squad is as essential as Pulisic. In the meantime, the gap to Samuel Chukwueze grows as he came on and failed to make his mark.
