Christian Pulisic made a triumphant return to the pitch, marking his official debut this season during AC Milan's thrilling 2-2 draw against Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.

After a shaky start where AC Milan conceded two goals to Lazio, with strikes from Matteo Cancellieri and Tijjani Noslin, coach Ruben Amorim made pivotal changes at halftime. Pulisic, alongside new signing Diego Moreira, entered the match and quickly turned the tide. In a remarkable three-minute span, Moreira netted a brace, with Pulisic assisting on the first goal, showcasing his impactful return.

Amorim acknowledged Pulisic's eagerness to contribute after recovering from an injury sustained during the 2026 World Cup. He expressed his commitment to player management, stating, "Pulisic is angry at the moment because he has zero minutes, and I love that. I won't leave out someone who is doing well just to put a 'name' in."

Looking ahead, AC Milan prepares to face Benfica on Thursday for their European debut at San Siro, followed by a match against Lecce on Sunday. Amorim plans to gradually increase Pulisic's playing time, emphasizing the need for full fitness post-international break. He noted, "After the break, we have eight weeks with three matches a week. Everyone will be tired, and Pulisic will play many matches."

With a long-term strategy in mind, Amorim aims to build Pulisic's durability, hoping to avoid the recurring injury issues that have plagued him in previous seasons. Only time will tell if this approach will yield positive results.