Christian Pulisic closing in on AC Milan return for Juventus clash

Christian Pulisic is ready to return to the AC Milan squad for Sunday’s Italian championship meeting with Juventus, according to Italian website pianetamilan.it.

The United States forward has been unavailable since early July, when he was injured while representing his country at the recently completed World Cup. His possible return would provide a boost for AC Milan ahead of one of the most significant fixtures in the Italian league calendar.

AC Milan will host Juventus on Sunday, with Pulisic now expected to be in contention to feature after his period on the sidelines. The report does not specify whether he will start or be included among the substitutes, but indicates that the 27-year-old is ready to rejoin the squad.

Pulisic’s absence has been a notable issue for AC Milan. The American attacker has become an important part of the club’s team since arriving from Chelsea in the summer of 2023, but injuries have interrupted his progress in recent years.

The latest spell on the sidelines began at the start of July during his involvement with the United States. He subsequently missed the opportunity to contribute to AC Milan during the period of his recovery, leaving the club to prepare for the Juventus fixture without one of its prominent attacking options.

Pulisic moved to AC Milan from London club Chelsea in the summer of 2023. His arrival marked the beginning of a new stage in his career after his time in the Premier League, and he has since remained part of the Italian club’s plans.

The prospect of his return comes as AC Milan prepare for a meeting with Juventus that will attract considerable attention in Italy. Both clubs are among the country’s most recognised football institutions, and their fixture is traditionally one of the major matches on the Serie A schedule.

For Pulisic, Sunday’s game could therefore mark his first appearance for AC Milan since the injury sustained while playing for the United States. Whether he plays from the beginning or is introduced later in the match will depend on his readiness, but his return to the squad would at least give the club another attacking option.

Pianeta Milan reported that Pulisic is ready to be involved against Juventus. AC Milan and Juventus are due to meet on Sunday.

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