Following a recent match, the manager expressed his admiration for Christian Pulisic’s performance. Speaking at the post-match press conference, he highlighted Pulisic’s versatility and intelligence on the field.
Pulisic’s Role and Impact
“Pulisic had a fantastic match for me,” the manager stated. “I really like seeing him in this position with great participation. What does he bring to Milan? He had a great first season, he will continue to be very important, I have no doubts.”
During the game, Pulisic demonstrated his adaptability by playing as a number 10 in the first half and then shifting to a dual number 10 role alongside Ruben Loftus-Cheek in the second half. The manager praised Pulisic’s ability to perform effectively in various attacking positions, emphasizing his intelligence and tactical awareness.
Tactical Adjustments
The manager also mentioned the team’s tactical adjustments during the match, including utilizing Alexis Saelemaekers as a full-back and adopting a more attacking structure in the build-up. “He played as a 10 in the first half. In the second half we played without strikers, with Pulisic and [Ruben] Loftus-Cheek as two number 10s. Christian can play anywhere in attack, he is very, very intelligent. I liked seeing him there and [Alexis] Saelemaekers as a full-back, today we started with a different structure in build-up, more attacking.”
The manager’s praise for Christian Pulisic underscores the player’s significant role at Milan and his potential to contribute in multiple attacking positions. Pulisic’s intelligence and adaptability make him a key asset for the team, as they continue to experiment with different tactical setups to maximize their attacking potential. Fans can expect Pulisic to remain an important figure in Milan’s campaign moving forward.