Pulisic has publicly shared his heartbreak after his crucial penalty miss in the 0-0 Serie A draw against Juventus on Sunday. According toLa Gazzetta dello Sport the American international took to social media to express his anguish and make a vow to the club’s supporters after the Rossoneri dropped points.
The day after the stalemate in Turin, Pulisic posted a message to his followers, apologising for the costly error that denied his team a vital victory. Despite receiving support from his coach and teammates, the forward felt compelled to address the fans directly. “It kills me to disappoint this club,” Pulisic wrote. “I’ll work 10 times harder to make things right. Forza Milan always.” The message was met with an overwhelmingly positive response from the Rossoneri fanbase, who were quick to forgive their top scorer.
Pulisic’s failed spot-kick was the defining momentin a cagey encounter at the Allianz Stadium. A successful conversion would almost certainly have secured all three points for Milan and sent them to the top of the Serie A table. In a match with few clear-cut chances, where Milan managed just four shots on target from 13 attempts, the penalty was a golden opportunity to break the deadlock and claim a significant away win.
Despite the disappointment, the miss is a rare blemish on what has been an excellent start to the season for the USMNT captain. Pulisic has been Milan’s standout attacking player in the opening months of the campaign and currently leads the Serie A goalscoring charts with four goals in six games. His strong performances have quickly made him a fan favourite, and his public apology has only further endeared him to the club’s supporters.
The draw leaves Milan in third place in the league standings, two points behind leaders Napoli and Roma, as the teams head into the October international break. The result also highlights a recurring issue for the club regarding their effectiveness from the penalty spot. Pulisic will now join up with the United States national team before returning to Milan, where he will be determined to make amends for his miss when domestic football resumes.
