Christian Pulisic’s return has given Milan a timely lift after a difficult opening to the league season. Having missed the first three rounds, the American winger has immediately made an impression: he set up a goal against Lazio and then scored against Lecce, contributions that helped the Rossoneri collect four points across those two matches.
It has been an encouraging response from a player coming through a far from straightforward 2026. Pulisic appears to have recovered his sharpness and physical condition, with the international break offering a useful period at Milanello after he was left out of Mauricio Pochettino’s United States squad. Rather than travelling, he remained with the club and worked towards Sunday’s 18:00 meeting with Sassuolo at the Mapei Stadium.
Milan are expected to have him involved again in the attacking line behind Gonçalo Ramos. The exact number of places in that support line will depend on whether Amorim selects a 3-4-2-1 or a 4-2-3-1, but Pulisic is set to be among the leading candidates for one of them. His recent assist and goal have restored momentum at a stage of the campaign when Milan need reliable attacking references.
From a fantasy perspective, Pulisic remains especially valuable because he is classified as a midfielder despite operating in advanced areas. He has played in two league matches so far, producing one goal and one assist, while also receiving a yellow card. His current fantasy average stands at 9, and his value has climbed back to 57 credits after dipping during his early absences, matching his price from the first matchday.
The Sassuolo trip offers him another opportunity to build on that start. Further decisive contributions would raise both his influence in Milan’s season and his fantasy valuation, but for the club the more important sign is that a player absent for the opening three fixtures has returned ready to matter in the matches ahead.
