Christian Pulisic has been AC Milan’s stand-out player so far this season, and a report has suggested that he could be the answer to Inter having Lautaro Martinez.
This morning’s edition of Tuttosport (via MilanNews) has a piece titled: ‘Super Pulisic. Milan, here’s your Lautaro’. It praises the performance of the American winger, who has an impact on the Rossoneri’s goals very similar to that of Inter’s Argentinian striker.
Since the start of last season (from 2023-24), no Serie A player has taken part in more goals than Pulisic across all competitions: 33 (20 goals and 13 assists), equal to Lautaro Martínez (29G + 4A).
The Inter captain has had a hand in 33 goals (29 goals and four assists) while the former Chelsea man has been involved in 32 (20 goals and 12 assists).
Moreover, Pulisic has scored in each of the last three games for Milan and two of them were against Liverpool and Inter, proving that he can step up in the biggest occasions and lead the attack with his contributions.
It is understandable, therefore, that clubs are starting to take note and he has ended up in Liverpool’s sights to replace Mohamed Salah as per reports, in the event of the Egyptian’s farewell at the end of the season when his deal is currently set to expire.
May we will bring Salah as Chuku replacement to be deputy to Puli. APL fans didn’t see that coming? Hah
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Going to be an unpopular opinion
Super hot form yes. Answer to Lautaro no.
Alternative point of view:
Wasnt aware teams are so afraid of DiMarco and Dumfries they leave him they are willing to leave him alone and do what he wants. Teams do not want “Theao” doing what they do. Pulisic benefits from this directly.
If you look at the way teams set up when milan attack they shift to the right (look at the heat maps, go to a match in person, or dont only watch the ball on tv). Teams dont want to break their shape in the defensive phase (especially in Calcio). Once teams shift back to the center Pulisic struggles and tries to find spaces elsewhere.
That said, hes done very well at exploiting the open space and teams unwillingness to mark him. I’m very appreciative of his work rate and thats how he actually benefits his teammates.
He benefits from having 3 other attackers + theo who other teams cannot leave unmarked. He has even more space.
Theo, Leao, Morata, and Tammy dont really benefit from him being on the pitch but he certainly benefits from their combined presence.
Giroud benefitted because he one less man marking him. Now when teams defend Milan their entire left sides makes Theo and Leao. Who does that benefit?
Why let those others try to beat you from a momentary lapse when you can keep your concentration and shape and bank on Pulisic not completing the play.
Does McDonald’s make the best burgers now?
By far far the most popular and most sold in history so surely they have the best right?
Even though I dont like Fonseca and dont think he will last, I’m happy for the recent turn around in results and attitude.
Whether you agree or not doesn’t really matter. Considering the rebuild going on with other top teams in Serie A, this was a clear opportunity for the mgmt to jump out in front and assert some dominance. This team still has major major major holes that could have been plugged. And that hasnt changed.
Last I checked, Milan has had Theo and Leao on the left side for many years now. Surely Milan’s right wingers before Pulisic arrived also were allowed to have free runs at the goal and so they surely also matched the top contributors in Serie A, right? Because it doesn’t take elite ability to contribute at an elite level if the opposing defenses are paying attention only to Theao? Oh no, I guess not.
Solid observations for the most part Milanese, but “bank on Pulisic not completing the play”? He is a tremendous finisher.
“Since the start of last season (from 2023-24), no Serie A player has taken part in more goals than Pulisic across all competitions: 33 (20 goals and 13 assists), equal to Lautaro Martínez (29G + 4A).
The Inter captain has had a hand in 33 goals (29 goals and four assists) while the former Chelsea man has been involved in 32 (20 goals and 12 assists).”
What? So which is it? 20+13 or 20+12?