Christian Pulisic could also be thriving in Serie A, however the identical can’t be stated for a lot of of his AC Milan teammates.
The Rossoneri have endured a totally disappointing season, at present languishing in ninth some 9 factors adrift of Bologna within the remaining Champions League qualifying spot, and an extra 11 factors behind league leaders Inter Milan. Led by Paulo Fonseca by way of December, he was let go by Milan along with his aspect in eighth, subsequently changed by countryman Sergio Conceicao.
Sadly for Pulisic and Co., issues have but to enhance, regardless of successful the Supercoppa Italiana in early January – which means a number of of his teammates might quickly be searching for new groups, doubtlessly together with U.S. Males’s Nationwide Workforce star Yunus Musah.
Musah amongst gamers dealing with potential exit
Knocked out of the Champions League by Dutch aspect Feyenoord within the playoff spherical, issues rapidly obtained worse for Conceicao who led his aspect to 4 defeats within the subsequent six Serie A video games earlier than bouncing again with attracts within the Coppa Italia semifinal first leg in opposition to Inter and within the league versus Fiorentina.
Now with European soccer of any description in 2025-2026, not to mention the Champions League, showing much less and fewer seemingly, the entrance workplace will quickly have some powerful choices to make with a purpose to reduce prices and stability the books. As such, La Gazzetta dello Sport has recommended that no fewer than six gamers may very well be proven the exit.
Amongst these named was Musah, who has struggled to nail down a beginning spot since arriving from Valencia in 2023. The 22-year-old has made 36 appearances for Milan this season, offering two assists and failing to seek out the again of the web. In reality, he has but to attain for Milan in any respect since signing for €20 million.
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Musah’s future unsure
His struggles with Milan might show pricey in the long term internationally as nicely, with Musah preventing for a spot on the flight again residence for the 2026 FIFA World Cup – which will likely be held within the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
In the meantime, defenders Theo Hernandez, Fikayo Tomori, Emerson Royal, in addition to midfielders Samuel Chukwueze and Ruben Loftus-Cheek have been additionally all pinpointed as doable departures within the upcoming switch window.
Potential outsiders to additionally watch embrace goalkeeper Mike Maignan, defender Malick Thiaw, and ahead Rafael Leao – though these would require extra convincing from Milan’s perspective, it has been recommended.
Milan’s combat for redemption
In the meanwhile, Milan’s gamers should not solely preventing for his or her jobs but in addition the Rossoneri’s satisfaction as they push for redemption within the remaining seven league video games of the season. In addition they face the potential for lifting a second piece of silverware this season, with the second leg of their semifinal within the Coppa Italia scheduled for April 23.
Ought to Milan beat Inter, it will face both Bologna or Empoli within the remaining on Might 14. A win there would mark the primary of Pulisic and Musah’s careers in Italy, and Milan’s first since 2003.
