Pulisic slams rumors of rift with Milan coach as “unacceptable lies”

Christian Pulisic has firmly denied any issues with AC Milan coach Sérgio Conceição, and has made it clear that he has not told management that he wants to leave.

Following rumors of a rift after Milan’s Champions League exit to Feyenoord this week, Pulisic clarified that he is happy at the club and committed to staying. He emphasized the importance of unity within the team and dismissed the reports as “unacceptable lies”.

Crashing out of the Champions League was a significant blow for Sérgio Conceição and his team, who now have to focus on Serie A and the Coppa Italia, where they await their semifinal opponent (they will face the winner of Inter vs Lazio).

One of the main criticisms directed at the Portuguese coach during the second leg against Feyenoord was his decision to substitute key players like Pulisic and Santiago Giménez at the start of the second half, despite needing goals to advance to the next round.

Immediately after the game, reports surfaced in Italian media, including La Repubblica, suggesting that Pulisic was unhappy with the coach, leading to speculation that Pulisic might seek a transfer in the summer.

Pulisic responds to rumors of tension with Milan coach

However, this Thursday, Milan’s official social media channels shared statements from Pulisic, denying these reports and affirming that there are no issues with Conceição and that he is very happy at Milan.

“I have never argued with the coach and I have never asked to leave. I am very happy at Milan and want to continue wearing this jersey. Reading these lies is unacceptable, but let’s all stay united and keep fighting together on the field, for the club and for our fans,” Pulisic explained in the statement.

What’s Next for Pulisic and AC Milan?

The Rossoneri return to Serie A action this weekend, facing Torino. Following that, they have a match against Bologna next Thursday.

Both games are crucial as the team aims to bounce back and strengthen their position in the league table.

The following weekend, they will host Lazio in a potentially pivotal match for securing European football next season. Lazio is currently in fifth place, while Milan is fighting to climb out of seventh where they are on 41 points, one point away from Fiorentina in sixth but with a game in hand.

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