Report Pulisic out for 3-6 weeks with microfracture after World Cup | OneFootball

Milan and USMNT star Christian Pulisic will be out of action for circa six weeks after scans confirmed he suffered a microfracture during the World Cup.

MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 11: Christian Pulisic of AC Milan reacts after seeing his team concede a third goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Udinese Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 11, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

The forward struggled with several injury problems and poor form in recent months for both club and country, which did not improve by much at the tournament where USA were hosting with Canada and Mexico.

He limped off during the Round of 16 defeat to Belgium, 4-1 on the day, and there were immediately concerns it could be a serious setback.

Pulisic scans show extent of injury

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 12: Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States looks on as he walks off at the end of the first half during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Now multiple reports in America and Italy confirm that Pulisic has been diagnosed with bone bruising and a microfracture of the tibia/fibula.

He was spotted on crutches the next day at the team hotel, raising worries that this could be a long-term absence.

However, The Athletic and Calciomercato both cite sources reassuring that Pulisic is likely to be out of action for three to six weeks.

This could enable him to be back in training for the start of the new Serie A season on August 23, where Milan begin the tournament against Torino.

The former Chelsea man had scored 10 goals with four assists in 34 competitive games for Milan last season, but notably none of those goals were in 2026.

He hasn’t found the net for his club since the 3-0 win over Verona on December 28, firing blanks in the successive 19 matches.