'Scary' Christian Pulisic backed to improve even further as ex-Chelsea & AC Milan team-mate Olivier Giroud backs USMNT hero to star at 2026 World Cup

Giroud has reflected on the ability of Pulisic following his move to MLS. The Frenchman played with the USMNT star at both Chelsea and Milan. Giroud believes that Pulisic can continue to improve and will be ready to take the 2026 World Cup by the scruff of the neck.

Pulisic registered 26 goal involvements in 50 games for Milan last season, and appears to have finally found a club where he feels comfortable. At Chelsea, he made 145 appearances but was limited to 45 goal involvements across those games.

Speaking to ESPN, he said: “I had a very good understanding with him at Chelsea and straight away when he arrived in Milan also. I was very pleased about his move and I wish him the very best. He's someone I estimate a lot. He's a great player and he still can improve, which is scary because he's got so many skills. So I hope to see him shining in the following years and also the future World Cup in 2026.”

Pulisic will be in action for Milan when they take on Barcelona in their next pre-season friendly. They kick off their Serie A season against Torino on August 17.