Pulisic set to return to Milan XI vs. Udinese

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Lorenzo Bettoni | Last updated Sep 19, 2025 10:45 AM ET

Sky Sport Italia claims that Christian Pulisic is expected to return to Milan’s starting XI after making two substitute appearances in the previous two matches.

USMNT captain Pulisic will likely start for Milan in an away game at Udinese tomorrow, Saturday, September 20, according to Sky Sport Italia.

Pulisic will return to Milan XI vs. Udinese

Pulisic started the last two games on the bench, first against Lecce on August 29 because of a minor ankle problem, and then against Bologna last week, as he had returned from international duty just a few days earlier.

According to Sky Sport, Pulisic will start in an attacking midfielder role tomorrow, behind Mexico international Santiago Gimenez.

Maignan and Leao to miss Udinese game

Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri said at a press conference on Friday that Rafael Leao and Mike Maignan would miss Saturday’s game

Pietro Terracciano will replace the France international in goal, and according to Sky Sport, Youssouf Fofana is favourite over Ruben Loftus-Cheek for a starting spot in the middle of the park, joining Luka Modric and Adrien Rabiot.

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

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