Pulisic set to return to Milan XI vs. Udinese | OneFootball

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

MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 17: Christian Pulisic of AC Milan celebrates with his team-mate Santiago Gimenez after scoring their team’s second goal during the Coppa Italia match between AC Milan and SSC Bari at Stadio San Siro on August 17, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

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, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 14: Mike Maignan of AC Milan warms up prior to the Serie A match between AC Milan and Bologna FC 1909 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

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.