Christian Pulisic is feeling optimistic about the new direction of AC Milan under coach Massimiliano Allegri, despite it still being preseason. Allegri, who returned to the club he previously managed from 2010 to 2014, aims to establish stability following a turbulent last season that saw two managerial changes and a disappointing eighth-place finish in Serie A.
Christian Pulisic expressed strong confidence in Allegri’s leadership, emphasizing, “I truly believe he’s started off on the right foot this season. Throughout his lengthy career, he has guided multiple champions, giving him an amazing coaching record. His outstanding communication abilities enable him to establish a personal connection with players; in addition to effectively expressing strategies, he also pays attention to their goals and worries. As a result, the team fosters real relationships and a supportive environment where athletes feel appreciated. Our success as a team depends on these close ties, and I have no doubt that, with his wise guidance, we can strive for outstanding achievements on the field.
The team’s emphasis has moved dramatically under Allegri’s strategic guidance in order to build a strong defensive structure, a change that Christian Pulisic has emphasized is essential to the team’s performance as a whole. By putting defensive organization first, the coach hopes to create a strong base from which the squad can comfortably carry out their attacking plans, guaranteeing the team’s performance is resilient and effective. “He’s right, because if we want to improve, we can’t concede as many goals as last season,” Pulisic emphasized, calling for collective effort from the entire team in defense.
So far, Milan has seen promising outcomes in their preseason matches, including a narrow 1-0 loss to Arsenal and a strong 4-2 victory over Premier League champions Liverpool. “We played well in both games,” Christian Pulisic stated. “We were solid, especially in the first half. At this stage of the season, I think it’s important to face strong teams, and we can be satisfied with our start.”
AC Milan is set to conclude their tour of Asia and Australia with a match against Perth Glory on Thursday, and Pulisic remains hopeful about the team’s trajectory as the regular season approaches.
