AC Milan's 0-0 draw with Juventus extended Christian Pulisic's goalless streak to 16 matches, matching his worst run in professional football. The American winger failed to score in a tightly contested Serie A clash at San Siro, where few clear chances were created. Khéphren Thuram had a goal disallowed for offside, while Alexis Saelemaekers struck the crossbar early in the second half. Pulisic was substituted in the 60th minute, visibly frustrated as he left the pitch.
Pulisic last scored on December 28 and has now gone 16 consecutive games without a goal for Milan, the same number he went without scoring during the 2022-23 season at Chelsea. He has also not found the net in eight appearances for the United States national team. Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri acknowledged the psychological toll, describing Pulisic as "a very sensitive man" and admitting the player struggles with physical duels and the absence of a central striker. Allegri said he had asked Pulisic to play on the right flank, with Rafael Leão on the left, in a formation lacking a traditional number nine.
Despite the stalemate, Milan remain in third place in Serie A, effectively securing a Champions League spot, though they trail leaders Inter by 12 points with the title race no longer viable. The U.S. national team is set to open its World Cup campaign on June 12 against Paraguay, followed by matches against Australia and Türkiye. Pulisic's ability to regain form could be pivotal for the Americans at the tournament, which they will co-host with Mexico and Canada.
Pulisic's 16-game goal drought mirrors his least productive stretch at Chelsea, raising questions about his role in both club and country. His continued absence from the scoresheet undermines his earlier status as a key offensive driver for Milan and the USMNT. No Nigerian or African player featured in the match or related developments.
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