GdS: PuLeao hits a wall in 2026 – Milan stars fail to make impact in January

This summer, it was hoped that Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao would get to their best levels for AC Milan, and they were. However, they have hit a wall.

It is undeniable that the start of this season was as good as we have seen either Pulisic or Leao in front of goal. The pair were phenomenal and regularly looked like making an impact on the game. However, they have slowed.

Whilst they are still the guys to rely on, Milan have not been able to point out their impact as regularly, due to the injuries which both have suffered in parts of this season. If it has not been one, then it has been the other.

Issues sticking

Gazzetta dello Sport, this morning, write that they’re ‘not feeling well’ and more importantly, they’re not scoring. The American is yet to find the net since the start of 2025, whilst Leao is on a four-game goalless streak.

Whilst the schedule has not helped at all, due to both suffering from injuries, it has also potentially exaggerated the issues with both.

It cannot be denied that they have been impressive so far, and their current form is tormenting. However, the subtle physical issues take a long time to fully resolve, so patience must be required. Once they are fully back to normal, things should return to their previous state.