AC Milan boss Paulo Fonseca explained why he substituted star player Christian Pulisic after he scored a wondergoal.
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Pulisic scored a wondergoalReacted angrily after being subbed offFonseca explained his decision to take off his best playerFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The United States men's national team attacker netted his fourth consecutive Serie A goal as he scored the equaliser with a sensational volley in the 60th minute. Towards the end of the game, Pulisic was subbed off as Fonseca brought in Samuel Chukwueze. The USMNT star was visibly disappointed at the manager's decision as he angrily reacted after being taken off.
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Thirteen minutes after Pulisic equalised, Fiorentina restored their lead as Albert Gudmundsson netted the winning goal for his side. After the match, questions were raised over Fonseca's decision to replace the team's best player on the pitch when the club was trailing. He explained that it was a prudent decision to protect the American from serious injury.
WHAT PAULO FONSECA SAID
Speaking to DAZN, the manager said, "It was out of caution with Pulisic, he had a problem with his flexor during the week. Chukwueze came in well and created opportunities."
Getty Images SportWHAT NEXT FOR AC MILAN?
The Rossoneri, who suffered their second defeat of the ongoing Serie A season, will be next seen in action after the international break against Udinese on October 19.
