Milan, Pulisic: "I'm at my peak, winning the Scudetto is our mission" | OneFootball

Christian Pulisic has clearly reflected on the crucial moment he is experiencing at Milan and in his career, offering an in-depth perspective during an interview with CBS Sports.

Milan, Pulisic: “I’m living my peak. The Scudetto? It’s our mission”

The American forward, now among the technical leaders of the team, describes his current condition as follows: “I am probably in the most complete physical phase of my career. I’ve gained experience, I’ve evolved, and I still think my true peak is yet to come. But if this is my prime, I want to make the most of it.”

The Scudetto objective and the team’s mentality

Pulisic then delves into Milan’s seasonal ambitions, avoiding triumphalist tones but showing great awareness: “The Scudetto is clearly our goal. I don’t want to think negatively, I don’t dwell on what might happen if we don’t win it. We focus on giving our best every week. In football, there are years without trophies, but they’re still full of important things. However, victory remains the greatest reward for the work done.”

The return from injury and managing frustration

Back in Parma after three weeks out, Pulisic also analyzes his recent injury: “An injury is always frustrating. You wonder why it happens just when everything is going well. Fortunately, it wasn’t anything serious: I was out for a short time and was able to recover quickly. The moments away from the pitch are the hardest for a footballer: you train to stay fit, and instead you find yourself on the physiotherapist’s table watching others. It’s exactly that feeling that pushes you to come back as soon as possible. Now, though, I feel much better.”

An awareness that also influenced his decision not to respond to the latest call-up from the US national team: “It wasn’t the right time to return to the national team. I needed time to make sure my hamstring was responding well. It was the most balanced choice for everyone.”

His role in the locker room: quiet leadership

Even though he’s not a player who likes to raise his voice, Pulisic confirms the growth of his presence within the group: “I don’t talk much, I’m a reserved person. But over time I’ve learned to make myself heard when needed.”

The arrival of Modric and locker room anecdotes

With a smile, Pulisic also mentions an episode that went viral, the one about Luka Modric’s supposed gift to his teammates: “I didn’t know this story had gotten out. I’m not sure if I should confirm it… but yes. When you’ve won the Ballon d’Or and the Champions League, you can skip the singing ritual. And you don’t turn down certain gifts.”

His own “initiation” at Milan, however, was less glamorous: “I sang ‘Party in the USA’. It was embarrassing, one of the worst moments of my career off the pitch.”

Integration in Italy and a long-term perspective

Pulisic also talks about his growing relationship with Italy: “I really enjoy living here. I appreciate the culture, the people, the food. And yes, compared to London, I prefer Italy.”

Finally, a look to the future, with a clear role model: “I don’t know what I’ll do after I retire, it will depend on how my career goes. I’ll definitely spend more time in the United States, because I’ve been away from my family for a long time. Today, I still see at least ten years ahead of me. Looking at Modric, who at 40 is still performing at the highest level, I wonder how he does it. I hope I can emulate him.”

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.