SoccerSep 26
Pulisic and Musah offer contrasting Milan storylines as USMNT resets
Christian Pulisic has delivered on his return to Milan's starting lineup, while Yunus Musah's renewed involvement brings him back into the U.S. Picture.
By OddsListing wire desk
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Pulisic makes his case
Christian Pulisic's club performances remain a major storyline as the USMNT begins another cycle under Mauricio Pochettino. Left out of the latest national team squad, the AC Milan attacker responded to his first league start of the season with a goal in the club's final match before the international break. Despite playing fewer than 70 minutes, Pulisic led that match in expected goals, expected assists and touches inside the penalty area. His contribution offered a strong argument for a regular starting role under new Milan coach Ruben Amorim. Pochettino's squad includes 13 uncapped players, giving the coach an opportunity to assess emerging options without Pulisic's influence on the attack.
Musah finds a route back
Yunus Musah is also benefiting from fresh opportunities at Milan. The midfielder has logged 330 minutes this season, starting three matches and appearing in all five Serie A games. That represents a shift after a loan spell at Atalanta in which he started only four matches and played fewer than 600 minutes.
Richards faces a defensive test
Chris Richards has played every Premier League minute for Crystal Palace this season, but the team's defensive results remain a concern. Palace have allowed a league-worst 9.46 expected goals through five matches. Following the departures of Marc Guéhi and Maxence Lacroix, Richards is operating centrally in Pierre Sage's defensive setup. His expanded responsibility offers room for growth, though Palace's early struggles make that assignment more demanding.
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