Christian Pulisic's stellar performance at AC Milan has once again garnered recognition, as Opta includes the American in its best XI for the initial half of the Serie A season.
Pulisic's Impact at AC Milan
Impressive Stats
Pulisic's on-field contributions have been nothing short of phenomenal, boasting six goals and five assists in 17 league games this season. Notably, he is currently on a streak of contributing to goals in seven of his last eight appearances across all competitions.
Opta's Selection Criteria
With the Serie A season reaching its midpoint after 19 games, Opta, utilizing its comprehensive data, has meticulously curated a lineup featuring the 11 top-performing players in the Italian top flight.
Milan's Sole Representative
Pulisic stands as the solitary representative from AC Milan in Opta's best XI, contrasting with league leaders Inter, who contribute the most players, with four. Second-placed Juventus also presents a formidable presence with four players, although Arthur and Matias Soulé, among them, are currently on loan at other clubs.
Diverse Representation
Monza and Genoa claim representation as well, with players listed in Opta's prestigious best XI. The full roster is detailed below.
- Goalkeeper
- Michele Di Gregorio, Monza
- Defenders
- Federico Dimarco, Inter
- Francesco Acerbi, Inter
- Bremer, Juventus
- Danilo, Juventus
- Midfielders
- Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Inter
- Arthur, Fiorentina
- Christian Pulisic, AC Milan
- Albert Guðmundsson, Genoa
- Matías Soulé, Frosinone
- Forward
- Lautaro Martínez, Inter
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Opta's selections reflect the explosive and dynamic nature of Serie A in the 2023/24 season. Pulisic's inclusion solidifies his status as a key player in the league, contributing significantly to AC Milan's success.
