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Amorim ends Pulisic drought with tactical shift at Milan

AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim switched formations and gave Christian Pulisic a start, resulting in the American's first Serie A goal in 266 days.

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What to know

  • Amorim broke from his rigid back-three system and deployed a 4-4-2, citing the need to adapt and avoid repeating Manchester United mistakes that cost him his job.
  • Pulisic scored in the 14th minute—his first Serie A goal in 266 days—in Milan's 3–0 victory over Lecce on September 20.
  • Analysts credit Amorim's new formation for creating the attacking freedom between the lines that suits Pulisic's playing style.

“He plays with two holding midfielders, one more of a builder and the other a runner, like Modric and Rabiot, and the two attacking midfielders can open out, come inside and become forwards.”

Lele Adani, Football pundit · Yahoo Sports ↗

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Amorim ends Pulisic drought with tactical shift at Milan
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    Pulisic's goal ends 266-day Serie A drought

    Analysis confirmed Pulisic's goal on September 20 was his first in Serie A since December 28, 2025, against Hellas Verona. He had taken 39 league shots without scoring in that span, scoring with his 40th attempt. His assist at Lazio means he has contributed to goals in consecutive Serie A matches for the first time since November–December 2025.

    “I can't repeat my mistakes from Manchester. If we don't have the characteristics to play a certain way, we have to adapt.”
    — Ruben Amorim, AC Milan manager · source
    1. 1 outlet Adani: ‘Pulisic’s happiness is fundamental for Milan’

      first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago

  2. background

    Adani credits Amorim's system for unlocking Pulisic — Pundit Lele Adani appeared on La Domenica Sportiva and analyzed how Amorim's formation creates space for Pulisic to thrive between the lines. Adani emphasized that Pulisic's freedom to move and express himself is essential to his performance.

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    Amorim deploys 4-4-2, starts Pulisic in victory

    AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim shifted from his typical back-three system to a 4-4-2 formation at San Siro. He started Christian Pulisic, who scored in the 14th minute. Milan won 3–0 over Lecce, snapping a three-game winless streak and recording just a second clean sheet of the season.

    1. 1 outlet Ruben Amorim Learns From Man Utd ‘Mistakes’ to Unlock Christian Pulisic

      first by Sports Illustrated, 1d ago

    • When he got the job at Milan this summer Ruben Amorim said Christian Pulisic was "perfect for the way I think (about) football”. Nearly a month into the new season, Pulisic has barely played. One journalist recently asked him in a press conference: “Do you like Pulisic?” It's been a bumpy start to the season for Pulisic, who has been recovering…

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