Christian Pulisic set to return this weekend from back injury in boost to Milan and the US

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Christian Pulisic is expected to return from a lower back injury for AC Milan's match against Genoa this weekend. He has not scored in his last 17 league matches, impacting both his club and national team prospects.

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Christian Pulisic likely to return from injury this weekend
Missed last match against Atalanta due to back injury
Has not scored in 17 league matches
AC Milan risks not qualifying for Champions League
U.S. national team has friendlies and World Cup matches scheduled

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MILAN (AP) — United States forward Christian Pulisic is likely to recover from a lower back injury in time for AC Milan’s penultimate Serie A match this weekend. Pulisic missed AC Milan’s game against Atalanta on Sunday in another setback for the American player, who is enduring the longest goalscoring drought of his career. However, he trained with the rest of the Milan squad on Wednesday and should be available for selection by Rossoneri coach Massimiliano Allegri for Sunday’s match at Genoa. Milan's final game of the season is at home to Cagliari the following week. Pulisic hasn’t scored in his last 17 league matches since Dec. 28. He has also gone scoreless in eight games for the U.S. Milan lost 3-2 at home to Atalanta on Sunday to leave it at risk of not qualifying for next season’s Champions League. The Rossoneri are fourth, the final Champions League qualifying berth, level on points with fifth-place Roma and just two above Como. The U.S. has friendlies against Senegal on May 31 and Germany on June 6, then . The Americans play a week later in Seattle and conclude the group stage on June 25 back at SoFi Stadium against Turkey. \\_ AP soccer:

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When will Christian Pulisic return to play for AC Milan?

Christian Pulisic is likely to return for AC Milan's match against Genoa this weekend.

How long has Christian Pulisic gone without scoring?

Christian Pulisic has not scored in his last 17 league matches since December 28.

What are the upcoming matches for the U.S. national team?

The U.S. national team has friendlies against Senegal on May 31 and Germany on June 6, followed by their World Cup campaign starting on June 12.

Christian Pulisic set to return this weekend from back injury in boost to Milan and the US

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