Christian Pulisic is on the cusp of equalling his most productive season as he notched his 10th goal in 37 appearances for AC Milan in their recent 1-0 victory over Empoli. This achievement brings him close to his best season at Chelsea, where he scored 11 goals in 34 matches during the 2019-20 campaign.
In the match against Empoli, Pulisic found the back of the net in the 40th minute with a well-placed shot from the edge of the area, assisted by Ismael Bennacer and Noah Okafor. Initially ruled offside, the goal was later awarded after a VAR check.
This season, Pulisic has been directly involved in 14 Serie A goals, contributing eight goals and six assists. His impressive performances have revitalized his career after facing challenges with injuries and lack of playing time at Chelsea.
Milan Climbs to Second Place
With their third consecutive win in Serie A and the Europa League, AC Milan has temporarily moved into second place, overtaking Juventus by two points. On the other hand, Empoli finds themselves just above the relegation zone after the defeat.
Controversy Surrounding Pulisic
Following Milan's previous victory over Lazio, Pulisic received a barrage of death threats and abuse on social media. The incident occurred after Lazio finished the match with eight players, with Pulisic being involved in two of the dismissals. Despite the backlash, Pulisic shared celebratory photos on Instagram, which led to further abusive comments.
Coach's Apology for On-Field Incident
In a separate incident, Lecce coach Roberto D’Aversa was involved in a heated altercation with Hellas Verona striker Thomas Henry, resulting in D’Aversa appearing to head butt Henry. Both individuals were subsequently sent off, with Verona securing a 1-0 victory and moving up to 13th place in the standings.
D’Aversa later apologized for his actions, expressing regret for the incident and emphasizing his desire to avoid any further disciplinary consequences for his players.
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