Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie are expected to become increasingly important for Milan and Juventus after injury-disrupted starts to the season.
With Serie A returning following a lengthy international break, Football Italia’s Lorenzo Bettoni and Matt Santangelo examined the prospects of the two United States Men’s National Team players and the influence they could have in the months ahead.
Both players have struggled to build momentum during the opening weeks of the campaign, with injuries interrupting their progress and restricting their involvement. However, concerns over their fitness are now largely behind them as the competition for Serie A success and European places intensifies.
Pulisic and McKennie have also shown similarities in the way they contribute to their teams. Their versatility, tactical awareness and ability to operate in different positions have allowed both players to remain valuable to their respective managers.
The discussion considered how those qualities could shape their roles over the remainder of the season, while also examining why Milan and Juventus continue to regard them as important parts of their plans despite their difficult starts.
Pulisic’s Milan future
Attention then turned to Pulisic’s longer-term position at Milan.
The United States international is under contract with the Rossoneri until June 2027. Milan also hold an option to extend the agreement by a further year.
That arrangement has prompted discussion about whether the former Chelsea player’s future will remain at San Siro beyond the current deal and how significant he could be to the club in the years ahead.
Bettoni, the Editor of Football Italia, and Santangelo assessed Pulisic’s position alongside McKennie’s developing role at Juventus in the latest Football Italia Show.
