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U.S. international Christian Pulisic powered AC Milan to a 2-1 win over Napoli on Sunday, recording both a goal and an assist in the clash with the defending champions. After the victory, Pulisic said it sends a strong message to Serie A, praising the team’s defense and spirit as a driving force behind their success.

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including Pulisic's continued dominance

USMNT star Christian Pulisic delivered another outstanding performance for AC Milan, this time against Napoli as he assisted the Rossoneri's opener and then doubled the team's lead within 31 minutes. The American winger's goal and assist continued his exceptional start to the campaign that has seen him contribute eight goal involvements in his first six Serie A matches.

Antonio Conte’s Napoli have adapted seamlessly to Kevin De Bruyne’s arrival and Romelu Lukaku’s injury, with Fabio Capello praising the Italian tactician and his AC Milan counterpart Max Allegri. Napoli reshaped their attacking approach around the Belgian star, while Conte’s flexibility contrasts with Allegri’s composed style with Sunday’s Milan clash promises a tactical showdown and Serie A spectacle.

After a controversial exit from Marseille, Adrien Rabiot is thriving at AC Milan, crediting coach Max Allegri for quickly building a "top-notch" team. The France international discusses his seamless integration after being frozen out at his former club and looks ahead to crucial clashes with Napoli and his old side Juventus.

GOAL looks at the biggest storylines among Americans Abroad, including Pulisic sitting on top of Serie A's scoring charts

For a player so crucial to Manchester City’s most glorious period ever, the manner of Kyle Walker's departure was bizarre to say the least. Pep Guardiola had let the cat out of the bag that the then-captain wanted to leave the club on loan for AC Milan at the end of a press conference after City had hammered Salford City in the FA Cup in early January.

Former Italy coach Cesare Prandelli praised AC Milan’s Luka Modric and Napoli’s Kevin De Bruyne, insisting that class has no age amid the veteran midfielders' bright starts in Serie A. The duo moved to the Italian top-flight from Real Madrid and Manchester City respectively after their contracts expired and Prandelli says they bring an excitement to the league.

European football’s governing body, UEFA, has sent a letter to all 55 member federations, warning them that prior approval must be sought before scheduling league matches outside Europe. Describing the matter as sensitive with far-reaching implications, UEFA stressed the need for caution amid plans to host AC Milan vs Como in Australia and Villarreal vs Barcelona scheduled for Miami.

The American midfielder's fine form across the first month of the campaign offers plenty of hope for Milan and USMNT fans, alike

Christopher Nkunku scored his first goal for AC Milan as the Rossoneri eased past Lecce 3-0 in the Coppa Italia. The French forward, who joined from Chelsea this summer, said he feels 'comfortable and determined' to succeed after putting injury struggles behind him and helping Milan reach the round of 16.

AC Milan cruised into the Coppa Italia round of 16 with a 3-0 win over Lecce at San Siro, but the biggest cheer of the night was for Santiago Gimenez. The Mexican striker finally broke his goal drought with his first of the season, ending months of frustration following the rumours about his future at the Serie A club.

Former U.S. international Alexi Lalas hailed Christian Pulisic after the Milan star’s match-winning brace against Udinese. The USMNT captain struck twice and played a role in a third as the Rossoneri cruised to a 3-0 away win, strengthening their early Serie A title push. The praise follows a summer in which the two publicly clashed over Pulisic’s Gold Cup absence.