In a much-needed boost for both AC Milan and the U.S. Men's National Team, Christian Pulisic is expected to return from a lower back injury in time for Milan's crucial Serie A clash against Genoa this weekend. The American forward missed Sunday's disappointing 3-2 loss to Atalanta, which left Milan's Champions League hopes hanging by a thread.

Pulisic trained with the squad on Wednesday and could be available for selection by coach Massimiliano Allegri. Milan currently sit in fourth place—the final Champions League qualifying spot—level on points with Roma and just two ahead of Como. With only two matches remaining, every point matters.

The timing couldn't be more critical for Pulisic, who is enduring the longest goalscoring drought of his career. He hasn't found the net in his last 17 Serie A appearances since December 28, and has also gone scoreless in eight games for the USMNT. A strong finish to the season could be just what he needs to rediscover his form ahead of a busy international summer.

Looking ahead, the U.S. has friendlies against Senegal and Germany before kicking off their World Cup campaign against Paraguay on June 12 in Inglewood, California. They'll also face Australia and Turkey in the group stage. For Pulisic and Milan, this weekend's match at Genoa represents a golden opportunity to turn the tide—and get back to doing what he does best.