Torino vs AC Milan preview: Pulisic set for bench

A cautious call on Pulisic

If the report is accurate, this would be a sensible step from Milan.

• Pulisic is said to be back in training.
• He is reportedly expected to be in the matchday squad.
• A start appears less likely as Milan manage his fitness.

That matters because Pulisic’s value is not only in end product. He gives Milan width, direct running and a reliable outlet in transition. Dropping him straight back into a demanding away game would carry risk, especially this early in the season. From the bench, he could still change the tempo if the game opens up late.

The attack may look different

The same report says Goncalo Ramos is expected to lead the line, with Alphadjo Cisse and Ruben Loftus-Cheek also in contention.

That would shift the emphasis of Milan’s attack.

• Ramos would offer a central reference point.
• Loftus-Cheek could add power through midfield or support between the lines.
• Cisse appears to be another option if Milan want fresh legs and mobility.

Without a fully ready Pulisic from the start, Milan may need to be more direct and more compact. Against Torino, that usually matters. Away trips there are rarely comfortable, and clean attacking patterns are often harder to find.

Control first, then impact

This may be a game Milan try to control before they try to entertain. Protect the ball, stay balanced, and keep enough attacking threat on the bench to alter the second half. That is where Pulisic could become decisive, even without starting.

The next storyline is obvious: whether Milan can get through Torino with a result and then move Pulisic one step closer to his usual role in the weeks ahead.