Christian Pulisic is on a fine run of form as the United States international scored in AC Milan's Europa League clash against Slavia Prague.
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- Pulisic scored against Slavia Prague
- Found the net in three straight matches
- Milan have comfortable lead in tie
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Pulisic lashed in the opening goal just after the half-hour mark to send Milan on their way to a comfortable lead in Czech Republic. He then went on to assist Rafael Leao for his team's third of the match.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Having scored in the first leg as Milan ran out 4-2 winners in San Siro and then grabbed the winning goal against Empoli in Serie A at the weekend, Pulisic has now hit the net in three consecutive matches for the first time in his career. The 25-year-old now has 11 goals to his name for Milan since joining from Chelsea last summer.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Pulisic's team-mate Ruben Loftus-Cheek also hit a rare milestone when he grabbed the Rossoneri's second goal in the last-16 tie. According to , he is the first midfielder to have scored at least four goals in a single season in major European competitions for Milan since Brazilian icon Kaka did so in 2006-07, though he scored a whopping 10 that season.
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WHAT NEXT FOR PULISIC?
After the European encounter, Pulisic will hope to make it four goals in a row when his side take on Hellas Verona in Serie A. He will then reunite with his fellow USMNT stars as they prepare for the CONCACAF Nations League semi-final clash against Jamaica.
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