Since he arrived at Milan, Christian Pulisic has established itself as a crucial part of the squadWith several managers who rely on him as an unchanging figure. From Stefano Pioli to Paulo Fonseca and now Sergio Conceicao, the American has remained a Constant presence in Rossoneri plans. According to La Gazzetta Dello SportThe Milan considers him a The troop’s basic pillar And a player to build around for the future. His performances in his debut season motivated this belief, as he quickly became one of the team’s most productive attacking players.
This season, Pulisic has scored 12 goals in all competitions (six in Serie A) and gave nine assists (eight in the league)Puts him on par with Tijjani Reijnders as Milan’s common goal scorer. Given his contribution, Milan moved early to secure his renewal of the contract, which ensured both his commitment to the club and his status as a top player in economic terms. The renewal sends a clear message: “Pulisic feels at home in Milan, and the club has no intention to release him.”
In spite of his total impact, 2025 has not been kind to Milan or Pulisic. While Rossoneri won the Italian Super Cup in January, their form has dipped considerably since then. Almost every player has suffered a decline, and the 26-year-old is no exception. It’s no secret that USMNT International Unable to score in February Even though he played 454 minutes over different races, only handles Two assists Against relegation -threatened Empoli.
His struggle became even clearer as he got up to take a penalty against Torino, Just to see his shot saved. It was the first time he failed to convert from the scene since he moved to San Siro and broke a perfect row in both club and international football.
Not just goal cord misery: disturbing trend in attempted targets too
Pulisic’s number this season is respectable, but a closer look reveals a trend. According to The athletic, His goal production has lost significantly in recent months. While he scored crucial goals in Milan’s Italian Super Cup driving against Juventus and Inter, he has only netted three times in competitive matches since October 22. Last Champions League goal came against Club BruggeAnd his only series one goal since October 6 was a penalty at the end of January. Even that penalty failed to provide a much needed reinforcement.
However, the American star’s dip in shape is not entirely his fault. Rossoneri’s Permanent wiring changes and tactical changes have affected his roleforce him to adapt to different playing styles. Last season during pioli he found texture as a right edge or attacking midfielder, where he thrived in semi -spaces. But under Fonseca and Conceicao, his positioning has fluctuated.
AthleticS The analysis highlights this shift: In September, his most productive month came, 34.7% of his attack Halva touches came in central areas, while 48.4% occurred to the right. In February, however, these figures were drastically changed –Only 20.6% of his details were central, while 61.9% were in wide areas. This has directly affected his shooting opportunities, with his Shots per 90 minutes fell from 2.37 in December to just 0.37 in February.
