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Christian Pulisic - Punches one in versus Lecce Pulisic scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Friday's 3-0 victory against Lecce.

Impact Pulisic extended his scoring streak to four matches in a row thanks to a relatively easy tap-in after Wladimiro Falcone and the post denied Tammy Abraham. He's up to five goals and two assists in the season. He has posted 10 key passes, six shots (five on target) and 20 crosses (six accurate) in the last five games.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Theo Hernandez - Scores and assists against Lecce Hernandez scored one goal and assisted once from two shots (one on target) and three chances created in Friday's 3-0 win against Lecce.

Impact Hernandez had his best performance of the season as he set up Alvaro Morata with a free kick and then smashed it under the crossbars from an angled position on a deep foray into the box. He has scored twice and logged four shots (two on target), five key passes and 11 crosses (three accurate) in the last four fixtures.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Maignan - Blanks Lecce Maignan registered seven saves and allowed zero goals in Friday's 3-0 win versus Lecce.

Impact Maignan was fairly busy despite the large result as Lecce tried to re-open the game in the second half and ended up recording a season high in saves. It's his second clean sheet of the season, with both coming in the last four matches, where he has given up three goals and made 16 saves. Milan will visit Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Tuesday and then Fiorentina next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Pulisic Can't Stop Scoring Goals for AC Milan The AC Milan and USA forward scored in his fourth straight game in all competitions bringing his tally up to five on the season.

SEPTEMBER 27 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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SEPTEMBER 27 • YOUTUBE

In-form Pulisic on target again as Milan overpowers Lecce 3-0 in Serie A

Christian Pulisic kept up his scoring form as AC Milan netted three goals in five minutes shortly before halftime in a 3-0 win over Lecce in the Italian league

SEPTEMBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Davide Bartesaghi - Sent off in seasonal debut Bartesaghi received a straight red card a few minutes after coming off the bench in Friday's win over Lecce.

Impact Bartesaghi relieved Theo Hernandez late in the second half but was sent off for a harsh foul. He'll be unavailable versus Fiorentina next Sunday. Alex Jimenez and Filippo Terracciano will deputize the starter.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Morata - Starting vs. Lecce Morata (hip) is in the starting lineup for Friday's match against Lecce.

Impact Morata was deemed available earlier today, but the striker will go straight into the XI to partner Tammy Abraham upfront. Morata has one goal in three appearances (one start) with Milan in the current Serie A campaign.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Morata - Available versus Lecce Morata (hip) will be an option but won't start against Lecce, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Morata is with the team ahead of Friday's match, unlike Noah Okafor and Davide Calabria who are nursing thigh problems, but he'll be at least partially spared. Tammy Abraham will lead the line, while Ruben Loftus-Cheek will return to the formation after beginning on the bench last week.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Okafor - Absent for Lecce match Okafor (thigh) hasn't been selected for Friday's fixture versus Lecce.

Impact Okafor isn't attending the pre-game retreat with the rest of the team due to a muscular ailment and will attempt to recuperate for the following match. He has mostly operated as a super-sub so far. With Alvaro Morata (lower leg) hampered, Luka Jovic and Samuel Chukwueze might play more than usual.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Calabria - Out against Lecce Calabria (thigh) hasn't been called up for Friday's match versus Lecce.

Impact Calabria will skip his second consecutive game due to a thigh injury. Emerson, Filippo Terracciano and Alex Jimenez will be the options in the right-back role, with the first one starting and getting the bulk of the minutes.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

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Davide Calabria - Unlikely to return versus Lecce Calabria (thigh) has continued to practice on the side throughout the week, TuttoSport informed.

Impact Calabria hasn't been able to recuperate fully from a minor thigh issue and might skip his second fixture in a row. He'll at most make a token appearance on the bench if he feels better on game-day. Emerson will likely see full minutes again.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Okafor - Doubtful for Lecce game Okafor will likely miss Friday's match versus Lecce due to muscle fatigue, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Okafor didn't train with the rest of the group Thursday and is on the wrong side of questionable. He has played in every game so far, coming off the bench four times. Samuel Chukwueze and Luka Jovic would eventually soak up his minutes.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Morata - Questionable for Lecce game Morata is in doubt for Friday's matches versus Lecce due to a knock and some bursitis, coach Paulo Fonseca announced.

Impact Morata will go through a late fitness test to determine his availability and might be managed regardless. The coach suggested that either Ruben Loftus-Cheek o Tijjani Reijnders would play as a no.10 if Morata couldn't go.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 25 • FOX SPORTS

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SEPTEMBER 24 • KANSASCITY.COM

Malick Thiaw - Unused versus Inter Thiaw (ankle) was available but didn't play in Sunday's 2-1 win over Inter.

Impact Thiaw made the bench after missing three games due to an ankle injury but wasn't rushed into action. Matteo Gabbia showing well likely reduces his chances of playing consistently considering the presence of Strahinja Pavlovic and Fikayo Tomori at the top of the depth chart.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Emerson - Swings in five crosses against Inter Emerson had five crosses (one accurate), two tackles (both one), two blocks and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Inter Milan.

Impact Emerson wasn't impeccable on the Federico Dimarco goal but didn't have big blunders in the back and made his presence felt more than a few times on offense, registering his season high in crosses and pacing his side in such a stat. His competition Davide Calabria has struggled to stay healthy so far.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Theo Hernandez - Held in check by Inter Hernandez had two crosses (one accurate), two interceptions, one clearance and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Inter Milan.

Impact Hernandez was forced to defend more than usual given the caliber of the opponents and was a non-factor offensively in this one. He has scored once and added two shots (one on target), two key passes and eight crosses (two accurate) in the last three matches.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Morata - Creates two chances versus Inter Morata registered two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Inter Milan.

Impact Morata had a slightly different role as the coach went with two pure strikers and but together a typical stat line, doing a little bit of everything on offense. He has assisted once and posted two shots (one on target), there key passes and one accurate cross in three appearances since returning from a thigh injury.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Leao - Serviceable versus Inter Leao drew one foul and generated four shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Inter Milan.

Impact Leao looked engaged, especially in the second half, paced his team in attempts and didn't put his name in the stat sheet only due to a few great saves by Yann Sommer. He has posted one goal, two assists, 11 shots (six on target) and seven chances created in the last five matches.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Tammy Abraham - Fires three shots against Inter Abraham won one of one tackle and registered three shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Inter Milan.

Impact Abraham got the call over Ruben Loftus-Cheek in a more offensive formation and turned in a solid shift even though he wasn't involved in the two goals. He has scored and assisted once so far, adding six shots (there on target) and two key passes.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Tijani Reijnders - Collects assist versus Inter Reijnders assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Inter Milan.

Impact Reijnders moved a few meters back compared to recent games but had his first goal contribution of the season thanks to a surgical free kick that found Matteo Gabbia in the middle of the box. He'll start most matches and serve as a secondary offensive weapon regardless of the role. He has posted five key passes, four interceptions and nine shots (three on target) in the most recent five.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Gabbia - Decides derby with Inter Gabbia scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), two interceptions and two clearances Sunday's 2-1 win versus Inter Milan.

Impact Gabbia had a solid performance in the back while getting a surprise start over Strahinja Pavlovic and bagged a late game-winner with a precise header on a free kick. He's become the third option in the back and has tallied two interceptions, six clerances and two blocks in three appearances, with one clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

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