Pulisic: Milan will ‘sort everything out’, I won’t compare Pochettino to Allegri | OneFootball

USMNT star Christian Pulisic is confident that his club, Milan, will ‘sort everything out’ as the Rossoneri are still looking for a new coach and directors, but refuses to compare Mauricio Pochettino to Max Allegri: ‘I know what he asks of me.’

Pulisic is preparing for the USMNT’s 2026 World Cup debut against Paraguay on Saturday.

The American star has not scored a goal at a club level in 2026 and was part of a Milan team that finished the 2025-26 campaign outside a Champions League placement.

The Rossoneri sacked coach Massimiliano Allegri and all their prominent directors the day after the end of the season and are still looking for replacements.

“I can only say that Milan is a big club, and I think they’ll sort everything out,” Pulisic told Gazzetta.

“Ultimately, I’m sure everything will be fine, and the team will get back to where it belongs. Right now, though, my focus is here in America.”

MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 28: Christian Pulisic of AC Milan celebrates after scoring their team’s first goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Hellas Verona FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Pulisic has remained in contact with many of his teammates, including those playing at the World Cup.

“I’m in touch with some of the lads,” he said.

“We’ve spoken, and they’ve also simply wished me good luck for the World Cup. In general, I have many close friends in Italy whom I speak to daily.

“There are many Rossoneri here [at the World Cup].

“I’m not thinking about the possibility of facing each other, but I wish everyone the best. For example, I spoke to Santi [Gimenez], who was the first to play for Mexico. He was the one who broke through the emotional barrier.”

USMNT coach Pochettino has been linked with the Milan job, and according to Gazzetta, the Rossoneri already have a principle of agreement with the Argentine.

“I only see him as my national team coach, here and now. Our relationship is good, definitely good,” insisted Pulisic.

“We’ve had some good conversations over the past few days: I know what he asks of me and what I can give him. I think with him, we’re preparing as best as possible for the tournament.”

What’s the difference between Pochettino and his previous Milan coaches, especially Paulo Fonseca and Allegri?

“I don’t make comparisons, but I believe he’s the first South American coach I’ve had in my career,” Pulisic replied.

“It’s been a great experience, a big discovery. I like his passion, I like the footballing ideas he brings with his style. He demands great energy and continuous intensity on the pitch.”

Pulisic and Juventus midfielder McKennie are among the stars of the USMNT.

LECCE, ITALY – MAY 09: Weston McKennie of Juventus FC during the Serie A match between US Lecce and Juventus FC at Stadio Via del Mare on May 09, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)

“We really did grow up together; now we’re both at the top in Italy, me at Milan and him at Juve, but most importantly, we’re still defending our national team together,” Pulisic concluded.

“When you face such an important match, with the pressure of a World Cup debut, it helps to look around and see lads you’ve known since you were 13 or 14. You want to fight like them, not let them down, cover their backs. It’s with this spirit that we arrive at our home World Cup.”