AC Milan have reportedly sent a request to Mauricio Pochettino and the U.S. men’s national team to omit Christian Pulisic from their squad for the November international break.
Tensions have seemingly been rising between the two camps after Pulisic sustained a hamstring injury while representing the Stars and Stripes during the October window. Reports claimed AC Milan were unhappy with how the USMNT handled their star winger’s fitness, prompting a fiery response from Tim Howard and Landon Donovan.
The matter could be escalating, according to . The Italian outlet reports the Rossoneri want Pulisic to remain in Milan during the upcoming international break to prioritize his full recovery.
The Italian giants reportedly do not want to take any risks with the American superstar, who led Serie A in scoring before he was sidelined. Milan are desperate to avoid a possible injury setback the forward could suffer while representing the USMNT.
If Pulisic happens to pick up even the slightest knock, he could be unavailable for the Milan derby, set to unfold on Sunday, Nov. 23. As it stands, only two points separate the arch rivals in the Serie A standings, and their upcoming clash could have major long-term implications in the fight for the Italian crown.
