Why Christian Pulisic is training alone at AC Milan as fitness update is delivered on USMNT star

Christian Pulisic continues to train alone at AC Milan, with no risks being taken on the USMNT star’s fitness.

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• American forced off against Como
• Sat out Serie A defeat to Juventus
• Could be back for Champions League

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  United States international Pulisic was forced off during a Serie A clash with Como on January 14 after complaining of muscle discomfort. Scans ruled out any serious damage, with no tears being suffered, but the 26-year-old was left out of Milan’s 2-0 defeat to Juventus.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Sergio Conceicao’s squad were back at their Milanello base on Sunday, with those involved against Juve taking in a light gym session. Other members of the Rossoneri squad were out on the field, but Pulisic did not join either party.

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  DID YOU KNOW?

  That is because, as reported by , he continues to work on an individual recovery programme. Pulisic is said to be nursing “muscle fatigue”, with a period of rest required in order to regain full match sharpness.

• WHAT NEXT?

  Milan are hoping that Pulisic – with eight goals and five assists to his name this season – will be cleared to face Girona in the Champions League on Wednesday as his replacement, 19-year-old Alex Jimenez, has not been included in the Rossoneri’s European squad.