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USMNT's Christian Pulisic held without goal contribution as Yunus Musah makes brief cameo in AC Milan's 1-0 win over Monza

<p>U.S. international Christian Pulisic was thrust back into AC Milan's starting XI against Monza, following a battle with a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/usmnt-christian-pulisic-stomach-virus-comes-off-bench-ac-milan-yunus-musah-shutout-serie-a-leaders-napoli/blt1a2bb117ab384efb" target="_self">stomach illness,</a> and helped his side win 1-0 at Stadio Brianteo. </p><p>Pulisic was lively in his return to the starting lineup, leading the game with three chances created and seven crosses. Despite his efforts, Milan's overall wastefulness (with an overall xG of 2.45) kept him from earning a goal contribution in his 89 minutes of action. The team was bailed out by an unassisted goal from Tijjani Reijnders in the 43rd minute. </p><p>Pulisic's national teammate Yunus Musah also played in the match, replacing the U.S. star in the 89th minute to finish out the contest. </p><p></p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Despite failing to record a goal contribution, Pulisic remained one of the most creative players on the pitch Saturday. Before his limited appearance due to illness against Napoli on Oct. 29, he had recorded a goal contribution in four consecutive matches. Earlier in the season, he also put together a five-game streak with contributions from Sept. 9 to 27.</p><p>Musah’s role, however, remains uncertain and may be cause for concern. He’s made eight appearances this season for Milan but started only twice and has logged just 16 minutes in the Champions League. For a 21-year-old brimming with potential, Saturday’s four-minute cameo raises questions about whether Paulo Fonseca truly envisions him as part of his plans.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Milan have two more matches remaining ahead of the international break. They play against Real Madrid in the Champions League Tuesday before playing Cagliari on Nov. 9. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MILAN?

USMNT's Christian Pulisic held without goal contribution as Yunus Musah makes brief cameo in AC Milan's 1-0 win over Monza | Goal.com

Pulisic led the match in chances created but wasn&apos;t able to find the net or provide an assist in Milan&apos;s close win over Monza. 