Christian Pulisic is back in full training with AC Milan and could make his return to the starting lineup this weekend against Genoa—just in time to help a Rossoneri side that's been struggling to find its rhythm in Serie A.
Milan have managed only seven points from their last eight league matches, a slump that's dropped them from second place down to a tie for fourth with Roma. The pressure is mounting after a 3-2 home loss to Atalanta on Sunday, and now they face a tricky trip to Genoa—though the exact timing of the match remains up in the air due to Serie A's ongoing scheduling issues.
Pulisic missed that Atalanta defeat with a muscular problem, but his return to full training is a major boost for a Milan attack that's been hit hard by suspensions. Rafael Leao, Alexis Saelemaekers, and Pervis Estupinan are all out after picking up yellow cards against Atalanta, forcing head coach Sergio Conceicao to reshuffle his front line.
The most likely scenario sees Pulisic paired with Christopher Nkunku up top, especially after the experiment of starting Santiago Gimenez—his first start since ankle surgery in November—didn't pay off against Atalanta. Pulisic will be eager to end his goalscoring drought in 2026, and this could be the perfect opportunity to rediscover his form.
On the defensive side, Fikayo Tomori returns from a one-match ban to shore up the backline, while Davide Bartesaghi is reportedly recovering well from a knock he picked up against Atalanta. With Pulisic's creativity and Tomori's leadership, Milan will be hoping to turn their season around and get back on track in the race for Champions League places.
