AC Milan Coach Backs Pulisic to End Scoring Drought

Allegri says American attacker is close to full fitness and will return to scoring ways.

Published on Mar. 3, 2026

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AC Milan head coach Max Allegri has expressed confidence that Christian Pulisic will soon end his goal drought, despite the American attacker's recent struggles with injuries and fitness. Pulisic, Milan's leading scorer this season, has not found the back of the net since the start of 2026 due to a nagging hamstring injury and bursitis. Allegri says Pulisic is nearing a "very good level" physically and mentally, and predicts the 27-year-old will regain his scoring touch.

Why it matters

Pulisic's goal-scoring form has been crucial to AC Milan's strong start to the season, and the club will need him to rediscover his scoring touch if they hope to keep pace with league-leading Inter Milan. Allegri's public backing of the American star could provide a boost of confidence as Pulisic works to overcome his recent injury troubles.

The details

Pulisic has managed to start just 4 of Milan's last 10 matches, making his first start in a month in last weekend's 1-0 defeat against Parma. The 27-year-old has dealt with a hamstring injury intermittently for several months and has more recently struggled with bursitis. Despite his lengthy drought, Pulisic is still AC Milan's leading goal-scorer this season with 10 in all competitions.

  • Pulisic last scored a goal at the start of 2026.
  • Pulisic made his first start in a month in last weekend's match against Parma.

The players

Max Allegri

The head coach of AC Milan, who has expressed confidence that Christian Pulisic will soon end his goal drought.

Christian Pulisic

The 27-year-old American attacker who plays for AC Milan and is the club's leading goal-scorer this season, despite a recent scoring drought due to injury.

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What they’re saying

“Pulisic has grown physically and mentally, he'll get back to scoring. The important thing is that they're all doing well.”

— Max Allegri, AC Milan Head Coach

“Pulisic is close to a very good level. He has grown physically, he's much calmer and has much more confidence in himself.”

— Max Allegri, AC Milan Head Coach

What’s next

AC Milan will face Cremonese on Sunday, March 1, where Pulisic will look to end his scoring drought and help keep his team in the title race.

The takeaway

Pulisic's goal-scoring form has been crucial to AC Milan's success this season, and Allegri's public backing could provide a much-needed boost of confidence as the American star works to overcome his recent injury troubles and regain his scoring touch.