USMNT star Christian Pulisic claimed that Mike Maignan's 'perfect' assist was a result of rigorous practice in Milan's training sessions.
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Maignan's pass was practiced in trainingPulisic scored in Milan's 3-1 win over FrosinoneMilan four points behind leaders JuventusWHAT HAPPENED?
Luka Jovic, Pulisic and Fikayo Tomori were on target for the Rossoneri as they outclassed Frosinone 3-1 in a crucial Serie A fixture on Saturday.
United States international Pulisic made the headlines with a stunning goal in the 50th minute which doubled his team's lead. The former Chelsea winger received Maignan's long goal-kick and then scored with a brilliant solo effort.
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After the game, the 25-year-old suggested that the move that resulted in his goal was something that the team regularly practiced in training and their rigorous hard work finally paid off.
Speaking to , the goalscorer said, "For me, it’s not the best goal that I’ve scored here, but obviously a nice goal and good to help the team to win today. We train with this a lot, so I know he’s capable of playing a pass like that. It was amazing, right on my foot, just perfect.
"It’s very important, we built some momentum in the league, now we just keep taking it game by game and hopefully continue to win."
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The USMNT star has enjoyed a purple patch in Italy since moving to Milan in the summer from the Blues. He has already netted five goals in 17 appearances across all competitions – which is four more than what he had scored in the entire 2022/23 season – and has provided two assists.
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After the debacle against Borussia Dortmund in their last match in the Champions League, it was a much-needed win for Stefano Pioli's side.
With the win on Saturday, they consolidated their place in the third position, four points behind league leaders Juventus. They will now face Atalanta in the Serie A on December 9.