US Men’s National Team (USMNT) standouts Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie demonstrated remarkable performances for AC Milan and Juventus respectively on Sunday, influencing the outcomes of their teams’ matches in the Serie A competition. Pulisic exhibited his prowess by netting his 10th goal of the season during Milan’s narrow 1-0 victory over Empoli at the San Siro stadium. This pivotal goal enabled Milan to surpass Juventus in the Serie A standings, securing the second position.
Meanwhile, Pulisic’s compatriot, Weston McKennie, delivered an equally commendable performance for Juventus during their 2-2 draw against Atalanta in Turin. McKennie’s contributions were instrumental, as he provided two crucial assists. Notably, McKennie exhibited exceptional resilience by playing with a protective brace on his shoulder, following an injury sustained two weeks prior during a home fixture against Frosinone.
Juventus’ recent performances have been marred by inconsistency, with the team only managing to secure victory in one out of their last seven Serie A matches, conceding a total of 11 goals. Furthermore, the team has conceded two goals in each of their last four matches, marking the first instance of such defensive vulnerability during Massimiliano Allegri’s tenure as manager.
Despite their recent struggles, Juventus still maintains a seven-point lead over fourth-placed Bologna in the Serie A standings.