New AC Milan role suits Pulisic ‘better’ but ‘don’t understand’ why Vlahovic doesn’t play at Juventus

MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 23: Christian Pulisic of AC Milan in the course of the Coppa Italia Frecciarossa Spherical of 16 match between AC Milan and US Lecce at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Photos)

Former Italian coach Fabio Capello believes Christian Pulisic is much more harmful when taking part in in the direction of the center moderately than on the wings, however can’t perceive why Dusan Vlahovic doesn’t begin often at Juventus.

Capello shared his ideas on the strikers of the highest Serie A sides in his newest column for Gazzetta dello Sport.

The previous Milan, Juventus and Roma coach praised Napoli for signing Rasmus Hojlund from Manchester United earlier than discussing the opposite workforce sharing the highest spot of the Serie A desk with the Partenopei: Roma.

“Gasperini is aware of who to choose between Dobyk and Ferguson as a result of he sees them in coaching, however Dovbyk appears too cumbersome to me,” wrote Capello.

“He scores within the field and has an important sense of aim, however he struggles within the build-up play.

“Nevertheless, Roma have high quality in assault with the creativity of Paulo Dybala and Matias Soulé. They’re those who make the midfielders harmful and permit the workforce to be efficient on free kicks and corners.”

Capello: Pulisic can play wherever

Milan are simply two factors beneath Napoli and Roma, and even when their star Pulisic missed a penalty kick in opposition to Juventus on Sunday, the American stays one of the best scorer within the league this season, with 4 objectives.

“Pulisic can really play wherever; he even appears good in his present function in a 3-5-2 formation,” famous Capello.

“He strikes effectively, he has high quality and velocity and makes vertical runs. I really feel that beginning in a central place fits him higher. He turns into extra harmful when he’s free to maneuver.”

Juventus, alternatively, are struggling up entrance as there doesn’t appear to be a transparent hierarchy for the beginning centre-forward. Capello, nevertheless, has clear concepts on who ought to often characteristic within the Outdated Girl’s XI.

Capello’s verdict on Inter and Juventus’ assaults

“Juventus have a distinct scenario as a result of they do have a real centre-forward, Vlahovic, however Tudor retains him on the bench. I can’t perceive why, since David and Openda aren’t precisely shining and haven’t carried out as anticipated,” he wrote.

“Let’s give them extra time, however the Bianconeri already had a dependable centre-forward, maybe too dependable, and that is why he’s not taking part in.”

Final however not least, Inter appear to have discovered strong backups to Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram, and that’s excellent news for Italian soccer too.

“It’s extraordinarily constructive that the membership has discovered alternate options up entrance. Excellent news for Inter and Italian soccer, since Pio Esposito can develop near Lautaro Martinez, Thuram and Ange-Yoan Bonny,” concluded Capello.

“Esposito is younger however has already proven he’s a whole striker who simply wants extra taking part in time.”

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