PULISIC IS THE MVP FROM AC MILAN v EMPOLI

From Pulisic to Pulisic, from Slavia Praha to Empoli. After being the MVP in the Europa League clash, it is the American who comes out on top once again after the win over Empoli in Serie A, ahead of Okafor and Bennacer. In just a few days, he has bagged two decisive goals and also taken home two MVP awards. Against the Tuscans, his goal in the 40th minute gave the Rossoneri all three points, taking him to eight league goals for the season. Whilst playing in Europe's top-five leagues, he has only done better in 2019/20 with Chelsea (nine goals).

To give a better idea of his contribution this year, he has been involved in 14 goals (eight goals and six assists) in the 2023/24 Serie A, more than in any of his previous seasons in Europe's top-five leagues; add to his tally two goals across the Europa League and Champions League campaigns, and an assist in the Coppa Italia. And with this goal against Empoli, Chris has now reached double goalscoring figures in all competitions.

His move for the goal is now tried and tested: it had already come to fruition against Lazio in September, and in 2024 it has also often led Loftus-Cheek to get in on the goalscoring act. In the past, it was Leão; this time it was Okafor who found space on the left, put a ball into the middle for the winning strike. "We've tried this movement often, I knew exactly where to find Chris," Okafor said post-match.

The Rossoneri's number 11 put in a complete performance, often dangerous and combining well with his teammates, to cap off a stellar week for him personally. He was brought off in the 62nd minute to rest ahead of the big midweek match at the Eden Aréna in Prague against Slavia, and to give minutes for Chukwueze. Keep it going, Chris!

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