Why Christian Pulisic is training alone at AC Milan as fitness update is delivered on USMNT star

United States international Pulisic was forced off during a Serie A clash with Como on January 14 after complaining of muscle discomfort. Scans ruled out any serious damage, with no tears being suffered, but the 26-year-old was left out of Milan’s 2-0 defeat to Juventus.

Sergio Conceicao’s squad were back at their Milanello base on Sunday, with those involved against Juve taking in a light gym session. Other members of the Rossoneri squad were out on the field, but Pulisic did not join either party.

That is because, as reported by Antonio Vitiello, he continues to work on an individual recovery programme. Pulisic is said to be nursing “muscle fatigue”, with a period of rest required in order to regain full match sharpness.

Milan are hoping that Pulisic - with eight goals and five assists to his name this season - will be cleared to face Girona in the Champions League on Wednesday as his replacement, 19-year-old Alex Jimenez, has not been included in the Rossoneri’s European squad.