Christian Pulisic hailed as 'very intelligent' as Sergio Conceicao highlights USMNT star's versatility after inspiring AC Milan's comeback win against Lecce

The Portuguese hailed Pulisic as a "very intelligent" player as the USMNT star scored twice in the second half to inspire AC Milan's 3-2 comeback win over Lecce on Saturday. With the Rossoneri down 2-1, Pulisic equalised from the penalty spot in the 73rd minute and eight minutes later, he scored the winning goal.

Speaking to DAZN after the match, the 50-year-old said: "Starting from the wing, he feels very comfortable in the central corridor, then it depends on the game. Today he started on the left, he is a player with great technical qualities and very intelligent. He can play behind the striker or on the wings but coming inside is the best position."

The brace against Lecce took Pulisic's goal tally to 14 in the 2024-25 season across all competitions. He is now just one goal short of equalling his career best tally of 15 goals that he scored in his debut season in Italy last year.

Milan will be back in Serie A action next Saturday as they take on Cesc Fabregas' Como at home.