Milan’s Spectacular Comeback in Serie A: Pulisic Shines Again
AC Milan mounted another impressive comeback in Serie A, with Christian Pulisic once again playing a decisive role. His goal not only helped secure a vital win against Como but also marked a significant career milestone, equaling an achievement previously held by the legendary Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Milan was pushed to dig deep as they faced adversity, falling behind in the first half. However, the Rossoneri rallied back, with Pulisic scoring to level the match before Tijjani Reijnders netted a late winner.
The importance of Pulisic’s goal extends beyond the match result; it signifies a career milestone. With this strike, he matched a record set by Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Could this be the best individual season for an American player in Europe’s top five leagues?
Milan’s tendency to start slow yet finish strong was evident once again against Como. The visitors took the lead in the 33rd minute, with Luca Da Cunha scoring a well-placed shot. Despite several missed opportunities, Sergio Conceicao’s side found themselves trailing at halftime, leading to jeers from the San Siro crowd.
“I can’t give you a reason; we want to start the game stronger, and I don’t know why this season we’re always in trouble in the first half,” Pulisic stated in an interview with DAZN. “The important thing is to do better in the second.”
Pulisic Leads Milan’s Charge
Minutes before the hour-mark, Milan broke through. Tijjani Reijnders, pivotal in midfield, delivered a perfectly weighted pass to Pulisic. From a tight angle, the American winger displayed remarkable composure, striking the ball past the goalkeeper into the far bottom corner.
This goal represented Pulisic’s 15th of the season across all competitions, equaling his previous career-best tally from his first season at Milan. Notably, he achieved this in just 38 games compared to the 50 matches he needed last season.
What adds to this achievement is that Pulisic has become the first player for Milan to score 15+ goals in all competitions during his first two seasons since Zlatan Ibrahimovic achieved this in 2010-11 and 2011-12, as per OptaJack.
A Historic Season for Pulisic
With his latest goal, Pulisic now boasts nine Serie A goals this season, raising his overall tally for Milan to 30 goals and 17 assists since his arrival at the club. His undeniable influence on the team and ability to perform in crucial moments have solidified his importance in the squad.
The USMNT star has been a key figure in Milan’s recent resurgence. Just last week, he scored a dramatic brace against Lecce, helping Milan come back from a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2. With back-to-back comeback performances, he continues to prove his ability to deliver when it matters most.
Milan’s dominance continued after Pulisic’s equalizer, culminating in a 75th-minute winner from Reijnders, who finished calmly after a brilliant backheel assist from Tammy Abraham.
This victory marks Milan’s second consecutive win in Serie A, elevating them to seventh place in the table, just five points behind fourth-placed Juventus. The win keeps Sergio Conceicao’s side mathematically in the hunt for a Champions League spot, though the battle for European qualification remains tightly contested.
