Christian Pulisic returns from injury in Milan’s Super Cup win over Juventus

Christian Pulisic returned from injury to lead the charge as Milan came from behind to beat Juventus and reach the Italian Super Cup final.

The 26-year-old USMNT forward won and then converted the penalty that brought his side back into the tie, before compatriot Yunus Musah’s deflected cross gave them a 2-1 lead after falling behind to Kenan Yildiz’s first-half strike.

Pulisic had missed the last four games for his club after tearing a muscle in his right calf in December and then picking up an ankle problem during his rehabilitation.

Milan had always targeted Friday’s meeting with Juventus in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for his return and he did so from the start at Al-Awwal Park.

He was in fine form and deserved to win the spot-kick that led to his first goal since November after former Milan midfielder Manuel Locatelli tripped him in the area after 70 minutes.

Pulisic chose the power and smashed his penalty safely into the top of the net, with Michele Di Gregorio unable to keep it out despite getting a hand to the ball.

With 20 minutes of normal time remaining, Musah, a 54th-minute substitute, sent in a cross that Juventus defender Federico Gatti deflected past his own keeper.

Two more Americans were involved for Juventus, with midfielder Weston McKennie, who started at left-back and was booked, replaced by substitute Tim Weah after 86 minutes.

The match was a first in charge for new Milan boss Sergio Conceicao after he was appointed to replace Paulo Fonseca earlier this week.

Milan will now face city rivals Inter in Monday’s final after Simone Inzaghi’s side defeated Atalanta, the Serie A leaders, in the first semi-final on Thursday.

Pulisic has played 21 games in all competitions for Milan this season, scoring nine goals and providing six assists.

He was capped 76 times by the USMNT and has registered two goals and two assists in three appearances under new head coach Mauricio Pochettino.

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