GOAL looks at the biggest storylines among Americans Abroad, including Pulisic sitting on top of Serie A’s scoring charts
It might incite a double-take, but yes, U.S. international Christian Pulisic sits at the top of the Serie A Golden Boot race with three goals. That’s ahead of noted attackers such as Inter’s Marcus Thuram or Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic.
While it is unlikely Pulisic will have a sustained run at the top of scoring charts in Italy’s top flight – he’s never tallied more than 12 league goals in a season – he can look to players such as Ousame Dembele or Mohammed Salah as wingers who have been unlocked as attacking threats under unique tactical setups.
Whatever new AC Milan manager Max Allegri is doing, it seems to be bringing out the best in the 27-year-old. And his uptick form is critical, too. The Rossoneri are quietly mounting a real challenge for the Scudetto and face their first real test in Napoli this weekend.
Getting a result Sunday could be massive for both Allegri and Pulisic. At Crystal Palace, Chris Richards’ stock is rising as he continues to shine on the club’s stout backline. While he isn’t a household name in the Premier League, he is one of the league’s top defenders and will have a gruelling test ahead with table-topping Liverpool.
As for Josh Sargent, the Championship’s best player in August has been MIA on the pitch for Norwich since returning from international duty. Can that change against second-placed Stoke?
GOAL looks at the biggest storylines among Americans Abroad this weekend.
