Milan star Pulisic ruled out of Bologna clash

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Lorenzo Bettoni | Last updated Feb 2, 2026 11:27 AM ET

Milan are travelling to Bologna for an away Serie A match without their star Christian Pulisic, reports Sky Sport Italia.

USMNT star Pulisic won’t be available for Tuesday’s Serie A match between his Milan side and Bologna at the Stadio Dall’Ara.

Pulisic to miss Bologna vs. Milan

MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 08: Referee Maurizio Mariani speaks to Christian Pulisic of AC Milan during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Genoa CFC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 08, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Sky Sport Italia reports that the American star didn’t join the rest of the squad on the team bus after a training session on Monday afternoon.

During a pre-match press conference today, Allegri said that Pulisic was dealing with bursitis, so it was uncertain he’d be available for the upcoming Serie A fixture.

It’s now been confirmed that Pulisic won’t make the trip to Bologna, just like Alexis Saelemaekers.

Three Milan players miss Bologna clash

MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 18: Alexis Saelemaekers of AC Milan reacts during the Serie A match between AC Milan and US Lecce at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 18, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

The Belgian right wing-back will be replaced by Zachary Athekame or Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Allegri said.

Rafael Leao is not fully fit, but is expected to start in Bologna tomorrow.

Santiago Gimenez is also out of action due to an ankle injury and is not expected to return before March.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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