"Pulisic was back from start earlier today, having been on the bench initially against Torino due to the flu. He looked a lot brighter, even if he didn't get another brace, and even found the back of the net in the second half. However, the goal was incorrectly disallowed. In any case, in the 73rd minute, Allegri decided to take off the American in favour of Samuele Ricci, which subsequently meant Ruben Loftus-Cheek moved to the striker position."
"Pulisic's substitution was a tactical decision. At that moment, we needed to strengthen the midfield and get going again, so I decided to bring in an extra midfielder. Pulisic was returning from a week during which he lost weight and had a fever. But I'd say it was a tactical change," he stated."
Christian Pulisic returned to AC Milan's starting lineup after recovering from a flu that had kept him on the bench against Torino. He looked brighter, scored in the second half before the goal was incorrectly disallowed. In the 73rd minute Allegri substituted Pulisic for Samuele Ricci, prompting Ruben Loftus-Cheek to shift into the striker role. Four minutes later Sassuolo scored to make it 2-2. Many fans questioned removing Pulisic instead of Christopher Nkunku or Loftus-Cheek and speculated about his fitness. Allegri clarified the substitution was tactical to strengthen the midfield and not driven by Pulisic's recent illness-related weight loss and fever.
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