Pulisic shines for USA at World Cup as Giroud compares him to Hazard; Roma monitoring situation
Transfer News·14 June 2026·2h ago

Pulisic shines for USA at World Cup as Giroud compares him to Hazard; Roma monitoring situation

Source: Forza Roma

Christian Pulisic delivered an impressive display for the United States in their World Cup opener against Paraguay, providing an assist in the first half before departing with a calf injury. Despite playing only 45 minutes, the 26-year-old American winger made an immediate impact in a comfortable victory. Olivier Giroud, the former Milan striker, praised Pulisic's performance, saying: "Christian reminded me of Eden Hazard, for the way he faced opponents and managed to dribble them with ease. I was not surprised by his excellent performance against Paraguay, because I believe he has the credentials to take the United States national team to a higher level."

Roma are closely monitoring Pulisic's situation at AC Milan, where his contract renewal remains uncertain amid the club's ongoing instability. The winger has emerged as a potential target for the Giallorossi, particularly if a deal for Mason Greenwood does not materialize. Giroud further underscored Pulisic's importance, adding: "I have always thought that the United States are fortunate to have him, because he has technique and intelligence. At Milan we called him by his nickname, 'Captain America,' because even when he was not wearing the captain's armband of the United States, he was their leading player, the one with the highest profile. No one expects the United States to win this World Cup, but if they want to reach the knockout stage, he will be fundamental."

Pulisic's future remains in limbo as Milan navigate significant institutional turmoil.

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L'attaccante statunitense gioca un tempo per un problema al polpaccio, ma incide da subito nella vittoria col Paraguay. L'ex bomber del Milan pazzo di lui e intanto la Roma osserva Redazione 14 giugno - 17:17 Calafiori versione tifoso: canta 'Campo Testaccio' a squarciagola e il video è virale Pulisic si ritrova in nazionale. Dopo la pessima seconda parte di stagione col Milan, condizionata anche dai problemi fisici, l'americano ha preso in mano gli USA all'esordio roboante contro il Paraguay. Il classe '98 è finito nel mirino della Roma, è un nome che piace soprattutto se non dovesse arrivare Greenwood. "Christian mi ha ricordato Eden Hazard, per il modo in cui affrontava gli avversari e riusciva a dribblarli con facilità. Non mi ha sorpreso la sua ottima prestazione contro il Paraguay, perché credo che abbia le carte in regola per portare la nazionale statunitense a un livello superiore", le parole di un entusiasta Olivier Giroud a 'BBC Sport'. Pulisic ha giocato solo un tempo fornendo un assist, poi è uscito per una botta subita al polpaccio, ma tanto gli è bastato per determinare. "Ho sempre pensato che gli Stati Uniti siano fortunati ad averlo, perché ha tecnica e intelligenza. Al Milan lo chiamavamo con il suo soprannome, 'Captain America', perché anche quando non indossava la fascia da capitano degli Stati Uniti era il loro giocatore di punta, quello con il profilo più alto. Nessuno si aspetta che gli Stati Uniti vincano questo Mondiale, ma se vogliono raggiungere la fase a eliminazione diretta, lui sarà fondamentale", conclude Giroud. Ora Pulisic è in attesa di definire il suo futuro, con la questione rinnovo decisamente in bilico al Milan soprattutto vista l'enorme instabilità societaria dei rossoneri in questo momento. E la Roma in agguato. © RIPRODUZIONE RISERVATA Commenta Continua la lettura News AS Roma Il Marsiglia deve incassare almeno 100 milioni. Dugarry: "Greenwood andrà via" News AS Roma Lazio, altra beffa per i tifosi. Il nuovo medico arriva da Trigoria: "Basta romanisti!" News AS Roma Verre: "D'Amico competente e vive la squadra. Sorpreso in positivo da Gasperini" Calciomercato AS Roma Bologna e non solo: almeno in quattro su Romano. E a Trigoria sperano nell'asta Commenti Invia Commento Tutti Leggi altri commenti

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