Pulisic: ‘Milan expect intense, energetic Newcastle’

Christian Pulisic tells Milan to anticipate ‘a really intense sport, a variety of tackles and vitality’ from Newcastle United within the Champions League showdown.

It kicks off at St. James’ Park on Wednesday at 20.00 GMT.

In an effort to qualify for the Spherical of 16, the Rossoneri want a victory and for PSG to additionally lose their match away to Borussia Dortmund.

A 3rd-place end within the group would bump them right down to the Europa League play-offs and fourth imply elimination from Europe altogether.

“It’s positively going to be a tough match,” former Chelsea striker Pulisic informed Milan TV.

Coach Stefano Pioli mentioned that Pulisic, Fikayo Tomori and Ruben Loftus-Cheek had already warned him in regards to the change of method from the Magpies on residence turf, the place they step up the depth degree significantly.

“We anticipate a really intense sport, tough stadium to go to, however I believe we’re nicely ready. We have to give the whole lot to have an opportunity to win the sport and are available out of the group.

“It’s a really intense crew, they may put in a variety of arduous work, a variety of tackles, a variety of vitality and we should be prepared for this,” continued the American.

“All we are able to deal with is us successful the sport. We will solely management this, after the sport we are going to see how we stand. We’ll hopefully do our half and see what occurs.”

Pulisic has 5 objectives and three assists in 13 Serie A video games to date this time period, however is but to contribute to a aim in his 5 Champions League appearances.

“I’m feeling nice. It’s been a superb season to date, some ups and downs, however I’m having fun with it loads, I’m feeling match and able to go.