In the world of American sports, there's a saying that perfectly describes what Milan’s Christian Pulisic is doing: he's a "clutch player".
Like any "clutch" player, Christian steps up in the most high-pressure moments. That’s exactly the leap in quality he has made this season, both compared to last season, which was already a record-breaking one for him, and to his career in general.
More than ever, the Hershey-born winger is donning the mantle of Captain America to rescue his team.
Even last night against Empoli, he came off the bench in a tough moment: he wasn’t feeling 100%, Milan had been toothless against Empoli, and the three points were a must. No problem, two of his signature accelerations, two goals for the Rossoneri: a perfect cross for Leao’s header and a clever toe-poke assist for Bebote Giménez’s first goal in a Milan shirt, as relayed via Milannews.it.
Pulisic breaks records
As mentioned, last season was already a personal best for the former Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea player, finishing with 15 goals and 9 assists.
This season, he's on track to surpass those numbers, already tallying 12 goals and 7 assists. His impact in Serie A has been immense, he's literally the league’s top assist provider. Of his 16 total assists, 14 have come in Serie A, a mark no one has bettered since his arrival.
But it’s not just about numbers—it’s about mentality, attitude, and danger in attack.
What's Pulisic's biggest improvement compared to last season?
His performances in big matches. This year, he's been decisive against Inter twice, against Juventus, and in the Champions League, just to name a few. And now, seeing his teammates finally rising to his level in both quality and mindset is an encouraging sign for the rest of the season.
