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USMNT star Christian Pulisic compared to AC Milan legend Roberto Donadoni & Alexandre Pato after 'surprising' ex-San Siro chief with stunning displays in Italy

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<p>Pulisic has been a standout player for Milan this season, scoring eight goals and bagging five assists already for the Rossoneri in 19 appearances in all competitions. The winger's form has drawn plenty of praise, with <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/christian-pulisic-world-class-ex-usmnt-star-outstanding-serie-a-ac-milan/blt9eb445b33b1d8ec6" target="_blank">ex-United States star Alexi Lalas labelling him "world-class".</a> Pulisic has also been called "the best player in Serie A" by <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-bh/lists/top-50-player-best-serie-a-is-christian-pulisic-world-class-former-usmnt-team-mate-explains-standing-ac-milan-forward-global-elite/blt2642638be7d62acb#cscc8b3cddf330235c" target="_blank">former USMNT midfielder Sacha Kljestan</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>More praise has now come Pulisic's way courtesy of former Milan director Ariedo Braida. The 78-year-old, who brought the likes of George Weah and Andriy Shevchenko to San Siro during his tenure at the club, has likened Pulisic to two former Milan players in particular.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Braida told reporters: "I must admit that he has surprised me. When he faces the opponent for a one-on-one, I see something of Pato, and when he flutters, he’s similar to Donadoni, but today’s football is different, so I won’t make comparisons.”</p>

WHAT HAS BEEN SAID

<p>Milan will once again look to Pulisic for inspiration on Friday when they return to action in Serie A against second-placed Atalanta. The Rossoneri will be full of confidence <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/christian-pulisic-yunus-musah-and-ac-milan-manhandle-sassuolo-6-1-in-coppa-italia-pummeling/blt7ffb9dac122b2120" target="_blank">after a thumping 6-1 win over Sassuolo</a> in the Coppa Italia.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR PULISIC

USMNT star Christian Pulisic compared to AC Milan legend Roberto Donadoni & Alexandre Pato after 'surprising' ex-San Siro chief with stunning displays in Italy | Goal.com Nigeria

USMNT superstar Christian Pulisic has been compared to Roberto Donadoni and Alexandre Pato after playing a starring role for AC Milan this season.

USMNT star Christian Pulisic compared to AC Milan legend Roberto Donadoni &amp; Alexandre Pato after &apos;surprising&apos; ex-San Siro chief with stunning displays in Italy