MN: Milan preparing for Pulisic’s return – he will miss the games vs. Leeds and Chelsea

This weekend, AC Milan will face Leeds United and Chelsea, but they will be without one of their big stars, as confirmed today.

After the Liverpool game, there were reports suggesting that Christian Pulisic had suffered a knock to his ankle, and there was a chance that this could lead to him missing some of the later summer friendlies.

Today, that has been confirmed, unfortunately, meaning fans in the UK and Ireland will not see the attacker play against his former club, which he left two years ago.

The Puli plan

According to MilanNews‘ report this afternoon, the American’s recovery is going well, and there are no worries about long-term issues. He is following a personalised program and things are proceeding as expected.

However, he will not be risked for this weekend’s fixtures. Though it seems that this has been the plan. The report adds that ‘everything is preparatory for his return’ next week, when he should be ready to face Bari in the Coppa Italia.

Considering the meaning of these friendlies is little, there is no need to risk him when the season is so close. Instead, the hope is to have him ready to attack the season, starting with the first round of the cup.