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AC Milan and the USMNT received positive news regarding Christian Pulisic, confirming he has no injury. He is expected to be available for the upcoming match against Genoa on May 17.
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AC Milan and USMNT get positive injury news on Christian Pulisic
AC Milan and the U.S. men's national team can breathe a sigh of relief over Christian Pulisic.
Multiple reports in Italy this week said Pulisic does not have any injury, and is in contention for AC Milan's game against Genoa on Sunday, May 17.
Pulisic was held out of AC Milan's 3-2 defeat against Atalanta on Sunday, May 10, reportedly due to discomfort in his glute muscle. But per Corriere dello Sera and Milan News, subsequent tests have ruled out any issue.
With the USMNT kicking off the World Cup in just a month, any injury to Pulisic could have jeopardized his status for the tournament on home soil.
Pulisic is set to play a starring role for the USMNT this summer as he looks to snap out of an international scoring drought that dates back to 2024.
Christian Pulisic has been confirmed to have no injury and is in contention to play against Genoa.
He was held out due to discomfort in his glute muscle, but tests later ruled out any injury.
AC Milan's next match is against Genoa on May 17.
Pulisic's availability is crucial for the USMNT as he is a key player for the team.
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Christian Pulisic has returned to form with AC Milan and is seen as a crucial USMNT leader ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
See his career in photos starting with Pulisic celebrating after scoring AC Milan's third goal during the Series A match between Udinese Calcio and AC Milan at Stadio Friuli on Sept. 20, 2025 in Udine, Italy.
Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States and Seungho Paik #8 of Korea Republic via for the ball during an International Friendly at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Sept. 6, 2025 in Harrison, New Jersey.
Christian Pulisic of Milan looks on during the Serie A match between Genoa and AC Milan at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on May 5, 2025 in Genoa, Italy.
Christian Pulisic of AC Milan celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Bologna at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 9, 2025 in Milan, Italy.
Christian Pulisic of United States battles for possession with Denzel Dumfries of Netherlands during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Netherlands and USA at Khalifa International Stadium on Dec. 3, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.
Christian Pulisic of United States controls the ball against Ali Karimi of IR Iran during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between IR Iran and USA at Al Thumama Stadium on November 29, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.
Chelsea's US midfielder Christian Pulisic (R) is challenged by Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in London on Dec. 26, 2020.
Christian Pulisic of Chelsea wins a header from Kieran Tierney of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on Dec. 26, 2020 in London, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution.
Chelsea's US midfielder Christian Pulisic controls the ball during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge in London on Nov. 30, 2019.
Chelsea's US midfielder Christian Pulisic runs with the ball during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on Dec. 7, 2019.
Christian Pulisic of Chelsea scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Chelsea FC at Turf Moor on Oct. 26, 2019 in Burnley, United Kingdom.
US international Christian Pulisic of Borussia Dortmund (C) pushes the ball looking to get past a trio of LAFC (Los Angeles Football Club) players including Eduard Atuesta (R) during their international footbal friendly match against Borussia Dortmund in Los Angeles, California on May 22, 2018.
Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States controls the ball during the final round qualifying match against Panama for the 2018 FIFA World Cup at Orlando City Stadium on Oct. 6, 2017 in Orlando, Florida.
Christian Pulisic of Borussia Dortmund controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium on Sept. 13, 2017 in London, United Kingdom.
Dortmund's US midfielder Christian Pulisic celebrates with the trophy after victory during the German Cup (DFB Pokal) final football match Eintracht Frankfurt v BVB Borussia Dortmund at the Olympic stadium in Berlin on May 27, 2017.
Christian Pulisic #11 of the United States Men's National Team controls the ball against Guatemala during the FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifier on March 29, 2016 at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The United States defeated Guatemala 4-0.
Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States against England during the Nike International Friendlies at The Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch on Nov. 28, 2014 in Sarasota, Florida.
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Christian Pulisic has returned to form with AC Milan and is seen as a crucial USMNT leader ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
See his career in photos starting with Pulisic celebrating after scoring AC Milan's third goal during the Series A match between Udinese Calcio and AC Milan at Stadio Friuli on Sept. 20, 2025 in Udine, Italy.
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Christian Pulisic has returned to form with AC Milan and is seen as a crucial USMNT leader ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
See his career in photos starting with Pulisic celebrating after scoring AC Milan's third goal during the Series A match between Udinese Calcio and AC Milan at Stadio Friuli on Sept. 20, 2025 in Udine, Italy.
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Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States and Seungho Paik #8 of Korea Republic via for the ball during an International Friendly at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Sept. 6, 2025 in Harrison, New Jersey.
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Christian Pulisic of Milan looks on during the Serie A match between Genoa and AC Milan at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on May 5, 2025 in Genoa, Italy.
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Christian Pulisic of AC Milan celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Bologna at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 9, 2025 in Milan, Italy.
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Christian Pulisic of United States battles for possession with Denzel Dumfries of Netherlands during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Netherlands and USA at Khalifa International Stadium on Dec. 3, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.
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Christian Pulisic of United States controls the ball against Ali Karimi of IR Iran during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between IR Iran and USA at Al Thumama Stadium on November 29, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.
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Chelsea's US midfielder Christian Pulisic (R) is challenged by Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in London on Dec. 26, 2020.
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Christian Pulisic of Chelsea wins a header from Kieran Tierney of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on Dec. 26, 2020 in London, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution.
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Chelsea's US midfielder Christian Pulisic controls the ball during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge in London on Nov. 30, 2019.
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Chelsea's US midfielder Christian Pulisic runs with the ball during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on Dec. 7, 2019.
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Christian Pulisic of Chelsea scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Chelsea FC at Turf Moor on Oct. 26, 2019 in Burnley, United Kingdom.
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US international Christian Pulisic of Borussia Dortmund (C) pushes the ball looking to get past a trio of LAFC (Los Angeles Football Club) players including Eduard Atuesta (R) during their international footbal friendly match against Borussia Dortmund in Los Angeles, California on May 22, 2018.
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Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States controls the ball during the final round qualifying match against Panama for the 2018 FIFA World Cup at Orlando City Stadium on Oct. 6, 2017 in Orlando, Florida.
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Christian Pulisic of Borussia Dortmund controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium on Sept. 13, 2017 in London, United Kingdom.
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Dortmund's US midfielder Christian Pulisic celebrates with the trophy after victory during the German Cup (DFB Pokal) final football match Eintracht Frankfurt v BVB Borussia Dortmund at the Olympic stadium in Berlin on May 27, 2017.
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Christian Pulisic #11 of the United States Men's National Team controls the ball against Guatemala during the FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifier on March 29, 2016 at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The United States defeated Guatemala 4-0.
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Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States against England during the Nike International Friendlies at The Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch on Nov. 28, 2014 in Sarasota, Florida.
The 27-year-old has been in a difficult stretch with AC Milan as well. After scoring 10 times in the first half of the season, Pulisic has now gone a career-worst 17 straight games without a goal for AC Milan.
AC Milan will hope to see Pulisic turn things around as the club looks to snap out of a tailspin that could end up costing it a Champions League place.
After beating Inter in March, Massimiliano Allegri’s men have earned just seven points in their next eight games. That has seen the Rossoneri go from title contender to fourth place, only leading Roma on the head-to-head points tiebreaker.
Milan faces Genoa this weekend and will then close out its season on May 24 against Cagliari.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Christian Pulisic.injury update: USMNT star gets positive news