- American boasts backing of his boss
- Remains a favoured starter for Pioli
- Has posted personal bests in 2023-24
GettyChristian Pulisic is undroppable! USMNT star told why AC Milan place is not under threat from Samuel Chukwueze despite calls for Nigerian star to see more minutes

TNT Sports (HBO Max)
✅ Broadcasts up to two live Serie A fixtures each week, heavily focusing on the biggest clubs and highest-profile Sunday evening games.
✅ Packages Italian domestic football alongside complete, exclusive coverage of the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.
✅ Includes multiple live Premier League matches, Premiership Rugby, and MotoGP in the same linear and streaming package.

BBC
✅ Broadcasts 38 live Serie A matches throughout the season, making top-flight Italian football accessible without a pay-TV subscription.
✅ Streams seamlessly across all smart TVs, consoles, and mobile devices via the ubiquitous BBC iPlayer.
✅ In partnership with BBC ALBA, offers alternative language broadcasts for a localized Scottish viewing experience.

DAZN
✅ Serves as the primary home of Italian football in the UK, streaming all 380 Serie A fixtures live and on-demand.
✅ Provides extensive Serie A shoulder programming, match highlights, and dedicated analysis.
✅ Bundles the Italian top flight alongside other global properties like the Saudi Pro League, premium boxing, and the UEFA Women's Champions League.

TNT Sports (HBO Max)
✅ Broadcasts up to two live Serie A fixtures each week, heavily focusing on the biggest clubs and highest-profile Sunday evening games.
✅ Packages Italian domestic football alongside complete, exclusive coverage of the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.
✅ Includes multiple live Premier League matches, Premiership Rugby, and MotoGP in the same linear and streaming package.

BBC
✅ Broadcasts 38 live Serie A matches throughout the season, making top-flight Italian football accessible without a pay-TV subscription.
✅ Streams seamlessly across all smart TVs, consoles, and mobile devices via the ubiquitous BBC iPlayer.
✅ In partnership with BBC ALBA, offers alternative language broadcasts for a localized Scottish viewing experience.

DAZN
✅ Serves as the primary home of Italian football in the UK, streaming all 380 Serie A fixtures live and on-demand.
✅ Provides extensive Serie A shoulder programming, match highlights, and dedicated analysis.
✅ Bundles the Italian top flight alongside other global properties like the Saudi Pro League, premium boxing, and the UEFA Women's Champions League.

TNT Sports (HBO Max)
✅ Broadcasts up to two live Serie A fixtures each week, heavily focusing on the biggest clubs and highest-profile Sunday evening games.
✅ Packages Italian domestic football alongside complete, exclusive coverage of the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.
✅ Includes multiple live Premier League matches, Premiership Rugby, and MotoGP in the same linear and streaming package.
WHAT HAPPENED?
The United States international has posted personal-best figures during his debut campaign at San Siro, with 13 goals recorded across all competitions. Despite those numbers, there have been calls for Nigeria star Chukwueze to be given more game time – potentially at Pulisic’s expense.
GettyTHE BIGGER PICTURE
Pulisic was, however, included from the off once again in a meeting with Juventus and was only replaced by Chukwueze with seven minutes on the clock. Neither player was able to make a telling contribution in a 0-0 draw.
WHAT PIOLI SAID
Pioli has explained why he will not be changing his plans, telling DAZN of why faith will be shown in his current system: “I liked Pulisic instead. Chukwueze is also fine but at the moment I won't give up an extra midfielder to play with four attacking players and therefore Chukwuze is the one sacrificed the most at the moment.”
Getty/GOALWHAT NEXT?
Pulisic has started 40 of the 46 games that he has appeared in this season, earning plenty of plaudits along the way. Chukwueze, meanwhile, has been included from the off in just 13 of his 48 outings – with both men having moved to Milan in the summer of 2023.
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