Milan: Pulisic and Gimenez not called up by USMNT and Mexico

Christian Pulisic and Santiago Gimenez will skip the November international friendlies to stay in Milan and recover from recent muscle and ankle issues. For bettors: avoid player-specific markets (goals/assists) for those friendlies; consider Milan-focused markets for the Parma match, where Pulisic may be available, and stay cautious on Mexico/USMNT attacking bets until fitness is confirmed.

Pulisic and Gimenez Remain in Milan, Miss November Friendlies

Christian Pulisic and Santiago Gimenez will not join the United States and Mexico squads for the upcoming November friendlies. Both players will remain in Milan to concentrate on recovery and regaining full fitness ahead of club duties.

Pulisic status: hamstring recovery and club return

Pulisic missed several weeks with a hamstring problem picked up during the recent international window but is now back in full training at Milan. He will be omitted from the USMNT friendlies against Paraguay (November 15) and Uruguay (November 19) as the club manages his load ahead of the Serie A clash with Parma.

Gimenez explains ankle issue and recovery plan

Santiago Gimenez confirmed he has been playing through an ankle problem for months, admitting the pain increased and limited his performance. He has withdrawn from Mexico’s squads for the same friendlies to focus on treatment and rehabilitation, with the aim of returning to peak condition for Milan.

Squad implications and calendar

Both absences leave the national teams short of proven attacking options for mid-November friendlies. Milan, meanwhile, will hope to have Pulisic available for the upcoming league fixture at Parma and to reintegrate Gimenez after the break. Milan face city rivals Inter on November 23 following the international window.

Betting and tactical implications

Punters should be wary of player-specific markets for Pulisic and Gimenez in the November friendlies — goal or assist bets carry unnecessary risk while fitness is being managed. For club markets, monitor official Milan team news before backing Pulisic-related outcomes for the Parma game; bets on Milan’s overall performance or defensive lines may be more reliable until both attackers are fully cleared. Adrien Rabiot, despite injury concerns, remains part of France’s preliminary selection, which could affect midfield availability for his national side.

Christian Pulisic and Santiago Gimenez will not join their national teams during the international break,...

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