The American’s statements in a long interview granted to Sports Illustrated. Here are his words on Milan
Pulisic esalta Conceicao: “E’ molto appassionato. Ibra mi cerca sempre” (LaPresse) – MilanLive.it
Christian Pulisic tells his story. The American champion does so at the presentation of Milan’s new IV Kit, to Sports Illustrated. The Diavolo’s number 11 spoke a lot about the Rossoneri club, dwelling on Sergio Conceicao and Zlatan Ibrahimovic: “As the years go by, you start to understand who you are, exactly what you want and what direction you want to take in life. Now, with Milan, it was the perfect step for me because the club put a lot of trust in me from the beginning and I had a great start. I think it taught me a lot more about consistency and how to play at the highest level.”
“I think it’s important for me to keep working the way I am. I think I need to focus more on intensity without the ball. When I do that, I feel I’m in a good moment-I can be more free with the ball and take risks. I think Conceição is very clear about that for us offensive players, particularly to make sure we are not afraid.”
Le dichiarazioni di Pulisic su Ibra e Conceicao
Le dichiarazioni di Pulisic su Ibra e Conceicao (LaPresse) – MilanLive.it
In the course of the interview come, as mentioned, statements also about Conceicao: “It’s difficult when a new coach comes in and tries to make his mark, especially in the middle of the season. It can be really complicated because you play every few days. I think Conceição is very, very passionate. You can feel the passion he has for the game and his winning mentality … He really cares a lot, and that’s what you need in a coach.” Important words also to brush away any doubts about the relationship between the coach and the striker.
Here are the statements, however, about Ibra: “The relationship was positive from the beginning. He told me right away what I could expect from the club… Once you get to know him, he’s pretty direct. He tells you exactly what he thinks, which is important to me. Even in the difficult times at the club, he sought me out–he cares a lot about the players. He always asks me, ‘How is your head? How do you feel mentally?’ He wants us to come to practice focused only on what’s happening on the field. And I think he reminds us that if everything is okay off the field, then everything will be okay on the field as well.”
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