AC Milan forward Christian Pulisic ruled out for Atalanta clash following glute injury
The American international remains unavailable for Sunday's fixture after sustaining a muscle strain during training, raising questions regarding his availability for the upcoming global tournament.
Christian Pulisic is reported to be unavailable for AC Milan's match against Atalanta on Sunday following a glute muscle injury sustained during Saturday's training session. The American forward, who was set to start the fixture, pulled up during the session and has since been ruled out pending further evaluation.
According to reports from Yahoo Sports and USA TODAY, Pulisic is set to undergo medical tests to assess the severity of the issue. These assessments are critical as the upcoming World Cup begins in just one month, with the United States men's national team scheduled to open their campaign against Paraguay in Los Angeles on June 12.
The injury occurs at a time when Pulisic has endured a significant scoring drought for the club. Having scored ten times in the first half of the season, the 27-year-old has now gone 17 consecutive games without a goal for AC Milan. He has also not found the net for the USMNT since 2024, though he remains expected to be a vital component of the squad's efforts this summer.
Despite the physical setback, Pulisic previously addressed his recent dip in form in an interview with Time Magazine, stating he was not concerned about the lack of goals. When asked about the drying up of his scoring, he dismissed the concern as a "bad question," indicating a lack of worry regarding his performance ahead of the tournament.
The specific impact of the injury on his availability for the World Cup squad remains uncertain until the results of the upcoming medical tests are known. While the immediate absence for the match against Atalanta is confirmed, the duration of his sidelining will depend on the findings of the assessment.
The USMNT group stage schedule includes matches against Australia and Turkey following the opener against Paraguay. Pulisic's status will be closely monitored by the coaching staff as they prepare for the international tournament.
