The report says confidence around Pulisic dipped after a tournament that never really caught fire for him. That matters because few American players carry a heavier public burden; when the United States hosts a major tournament, the spotlight naturally narrows on its biggest attacking name.
There were flashes, reportedly, but not enough rhythm.
That is the key point: when Pulisic is available and sharp, he can still change games. The bigger question has been how often he can stay in that condition.
Amorim’s public stance sounds like protection, but also planning. “Estou aqui para dizer que acreditamos muito nele. Temos um plano claro para usar todas as qualidades que ele tem,” he reportedly said.
That matters because players coming off frustrating international tournaments often need clarity more than anything else. Not vague encouragement, not sentimental backing - a role.
And Amorim appears to have one.
“Especialmente pelo lado esquerdo, usando o pé direito, é a posição perfeita para ele,” Amorim reportedly said, while also suggesting Pulisic can operate from the other side or drift inside.
That sounds like a manager trying to free him rather than pin him to the touchline. It also suits the version of Pulisic that has often looked most dangerous: receiving on the move, driving diagonally and attacking spaces between full-back and centre-back.
The next thing to watch is simple: fitness. If Pulisic returns early in the new Serie A season and Amorim gives him that inside-left platform, Milan may yet see a fresh chapter rather than a lingering hangover from a bruising summer.