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Americans Abroad: Christian Pulisic seeks Milan derby glory, Tim Weah and Juventus seek Serie A improvement

It wasn't a particularly good week in the Champions League for USMNT stars. Milan lost in pretty miserable fashion to Dinamo Zagreb, with Yunus Musah sent off. Even a Christian Pulisic moment of individual inspiration coudn't save them. Meanwhile, Juventus were about as unwatchable as usual, and this time conceded twice - while also failing to find the net again. They have now lost two in a row.

But a fresh weekend should bring reasons for optimism. There's a pivotal Milan derby that could define the season for Pulisic and AC Milan. There's a chance for Juve to get back on track against struggling Empoli.

GOAL looks ahead at some of the biggest storylines to follow among Americans Abroad this weekend.

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