AC Milan's Christian Pulisic's concerning form continues with goal drought 'hitting him hard'

Christian Pulisic has failed to score for AC Milan in 2026 -Credit:sportinfoto/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images Christian Pulisic’s concerning goalless run continued on Sunday when the U. S. Men’s National Team star failed to find the back of the net yet again in a 0-0 draw with Juventus.

Facing off against USMNT teammate and Juventus cornerstone Weston McKennie, Pulisic’s goalless 2026 was extended to 16 Serie A games at the San Siro - or 18 games including his two international appearances in losses to Belgium and Portugal. Pulisic’s drop off in productivity has been especially eye-catching and concerning from a USMNT perspective, given that prior to New Year's, he had found the back of the net on 10 occasions in 14 games. This was despite him having to miss five games due to injury.

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set to co-host the FIFA World Cup this summer along with Mexico and Canada. According to Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri, these past four months have been tough on the American, telling DAZN Italia after Sunday’s game, via beIN SPORTS , “Christian is a very sensitive man, and this drought is hitting him harder. “He is also someone who struggles more with the physicality of duels and the lack of a centre-forward, but I must try to give a balance to this team, as we have an objective to achieve.