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Forward of Milan’s current conflict with Bologna, followers eagerly anticipated the beginning lineup, anticipating to see Christian Pulisic from the primary whistle. Nonetheless, when the workforce sheet was revealed, Pulisic’s absence from the beginning XI sparked widespread dialogue and concern. The American winger, one among Milan’s most influential gamers this season, was as a substitute left on the bench till the 61st minute, because the Rossoneri suffered a disappointing 2-1 defeat.
Supervisor Sergio Conceicao has now supplied a proof for the choice, whereas additionally addressing rising accusations that he has a choice for Joao Felix. Talking forward of Milan’s upcoming Serie A conflict with Lazio, Conceicao made it clear that his choice to bench Pulisic within the mid-week was not one among choice, however necessity. In response to the Portuguese tactician, the membership’s medical workforce intervened simply earlier than kickoff, stopping him from deciding on the U.S. worldwide within the beginning XI.
“Pulisic is completely different. On the day of the match in opposition to Bologna, the physician instructed me he couldn’t begin the match,” Conceicao revealed. “At that second, I needed to discover a answer, I needed to transfer Yunus Musah and put Joao Felix on who shouldn’t have performed from the beginning.”
This revelation contradicts theories that Pulisic was benched as a result of tactical choice or a perceived drop in kind. As an alternative, he has been managing a minor bodily challenge for over a month, forcing the teaching employees to deal with his minutes rigorously.
“He [Pulisic] has had a small bodily downside for a month and we’ve to handle it. You may see it in his bodily freshness,” the supervisor added.
What did Conceicao say about accusations of Joao Felix favoritism?
Along with clarifying Pulisic’s absence, Conceicao additionally responded to claims that he has been prioritizing Joao Felix over different attacking choices. Some followers had steered that the Portuguese ahead was receiving undeserved choice, particularly given his inconsistent performances since arriving on mortgage from Chelsea.
Conceicao refuted these claims, asserting that the Portuguese ahead solely began in opposition to Bologna as a result of Pulisic’s last-minute withdrawal. Nonetheless, he did acknowledge areas the place the ahead should enhance. “Felix is excellent between the strains. Nonetheless, for my part, typically he strikes to areas the place he’s not wanted with the ball: we’d like a second striker.”
“He needs to be extra decisive. He can’t be as removed from the purpose as he’s now. He has to make the distinction within the final thirty meters. We’re engaged on this with him in addition to with different gamers.”
Will Pulisic begin in opposition to Lazio?
Milan followers might be relieved to listen to that Pulisic’s situation isn’t deemed critical. Nonetheless, his standing for the essential encounter in opposition to Lazio stays unsure. Sky Italia means that the winger is more likely to begin on Sunday at San Siro, because the Rossoneri look to bounce again from consecutive defeats and keep their push for a top-four end.
With 12 objectives and 9 assists in all competitions, the 26-year-old has been instrumental within the Purple and Blacks’ assault, and his presence might be very important in breaking down the Rome-based facet that’s simply six factors forward within the desk.
