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AC Milan feel effects of Christian Pulisic's absence as Rossoneri battered by Roma in Australia post-season friendly

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The Rossoneri followed in the footsteps of Newcastle and Tottenham and headed Down Under for a friendly against Serie A rivals Roma. With <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/good-news-usmnt-why-christian-pulisic-avoid-energy-sapping-trip-australia-ac-milan-friendly-copa-america/blt82c71a82d39ec74e#cs6efccbde5d9fc914" target="_blank">Pulisic staying behind for commercial initiatives</a> in Europe, Milan felt the full force of the team that finished four places below them in the league. Roma scored five times through five different goalscorers while Milan could only find two consolation strikes in Perth.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Although they were on the end of an embarrassing defeat, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/christian-pulisic-ac-milan-fastest-growing-club-europe-report-serie-a-revenue/blt6e0b05cf4d44f1da" target="_blank">Milan remain one of the biggest clubs in world football</a> and their trip to Australia was a great opportunity to connect with fans who rarely get the chance to see them play live. The players made sure to give their thanks after the match and completed a lap of honour along with the Roma players.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Friday's friendly marked the fifth meeting between the two teams this season. Roma emerged victorious over Milan in the Europa League quarter-finals, winning both legs, but they lost in both Serie A clashes.

DID YOU KNOW?

Most of Milan's players can now jet off for their holidays unless they are due to join up with their national teams. Pulisic will be joining the USMNT camp ahead of the Copa America in his home country. Several other stars, including Olivier Giroud, will be heading to Germany for Euro 2024.

WHAT NEXT FOR AC MILAN AND PULISIC?

AC Milan feel effects of Christian Pulisic's absence as Rossoneri battered by Roma in Australia post-season friendly | Goal.com

Christian Pulisic was absent as AC Milan lost 5-2 to Roma in a post-season friendly in Australia.

AC Milan feel effects of Christian Pulisic&apos;s absence as Rossoneri battered by Roma in Australia post-season friendly