"Christian Pulisic is not certain of a start in the derby against Inter on Sunday night, given that his physical condition is still not the best. As Calciomercato.com recall, Pulisic was the one who decided the last derby on November 23rd, tucking in a rebound from Alexis Saelemaekers' shot."
"Meanwhile, Pulisic is in a bit of a rut. In 2026, the forward is yet to score a goal or register an assist, and the aiming errors against Parma and Cremonese have left their mark, as has a challenging period in terms of physical condition."
"Allegri is considering some changes to an attack that has struggled significantly in terms of production and conversion of chances in the last three matches (Como, Parma and Cremonese). Rafael Leao is certain to start, so the question mark becomes the other spot."
Christian Pulisic faces potential benching in the crucial Milan-Inter derby due to ongoing physical issues and diminished performance. The forward has not scored or assisted in 2026, with recent mistakes against Parma and Cremonese compounding concerns. Bursitis has limited his availability, forcing him to miss starts against Genoa and Fiorentina in early January. Milan's attack has underperformed in recent matches, prompting manager Allegri to evaluate lineup changes. Rafael Leao is confirmed to start, leaving the second attacking spot contested. Alternatives include Niclas Fullkrug, primarily used as a late-game substitute, and Christopher Nkunku, who may receive consideration for the starting position.
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