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Why did Christian Pulisic flop at Chelsea? Olivier Giroud explains what's changed for USMNT star at AC Milan as he backs former team-mate to lead Serie A giants to silverware

<p>United States international Pulisic did enjoy memorable moments during his time at Stamford Bridge, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/christian-pulisic-more-usmnt-history-ac-milan-champions-league-record-goal-newcastle/blt8bc9812ff638e7ae" target="_blank">making history in 2021 when becoming the first player</a> from his country to figure in a Champions League final triumph.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Pulisic did, however, face fierce competition for places in west London and was not always guaranteed a starting berth – with injury setbacks also stunting his progress at times. The <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/christian-pulisic-explains-why-right-time-leave-chelsea-usmnt-feels-wanted-ac-milan/blt3ea6144184f9a076" target="_blank">decision was taken in 2023 to head for Italy</a>, with the 26-year-old <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/christian-pulisic-mvp-ac-milan-usmnt-star-huge-billing-alexi-lalas-brilliant-15-goal-debut-season-italy/blt3ac570d64eb6fecc" target="_blank">posting a personal-best return of 15 goals</a> in his debut season with Milan.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>World Cup winner Giroud has worked with the American in England and Italy, and the veteran France international striker - who is now in MLS with LAFC - has told <a href="https://x.com/CBSSportsGolazo/status/1838346434095255848 " target="_blank"><em>CBS Sports</em></a> of why fortunes have changed for his former team-mate: “I think he has got more trust in his game, more confidence. He plays with more freedom and he’s playing every single game. He’s a very important player for Milan. At Chelsea he was in competition with so many wingers. </p><p>“He has settled in really well at Milan, he loves the club and the city. I think he can do a great season this year. He deserves to win a trophy with this massive club. I’m not surprised that he is doing well because last year he really had a good season and surprised me the way that he adapted to Serie A. I spoke to him and congratulated him on a great goal [in Milan’s derby win over Inter]. There is more to come.”</p>

WHAT GIROUD SAID

<p>Pulisic was on target as the Rossoneri edged out arch-rivals Inter 2-1 in their most recent outing – with golf pro <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/cp-party-christian-pulisic-girlfriend-alexa-melton-wild-san-siro-usmnt-superstar-derby-goal-ac-milan-inter/blt3cc73b1559a70104" target="_blank">girlfriend Alexa Melton on hand to witness that occasion</a>. The USMNT star has now <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/christian-pulisic-flying-usmnt-star-posts-career-first-ac-milan-american-forward-goal-serie-a-derby-inter/blt2022bbb73d109e9d" target="_blank">registered a goal contribution in five successive games for the first time</a> in his career.</p>

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Why did Christian Pulisic flop at Chelsea? Olivier Giroud explains what's changed for USMNT star at AC Milan as he backs former team-mate to lead Serie A giants to silverware | Goal.com

Olivier Giroud has explained why USMNT star Christian Pulisic flopped at Chelsea, before going on to become an “important player” for AC Milan.

Why did Christian Pulisic flop at Chelsea? Olivier Giroud explains what&apos;s changed for USMNT star at AC Milan as he backs former team-mate to lead Serie A giants to silverware