USMNT TALISMAN CHRISTIAN PULISIC LAYS OUT KEY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN AC MILAN & CHELSEA - AS HE BLAMES LACK OF GAME TIME FOR INJURY PROBLEMS IN ENGLAND

WHAT HAPPENED?

Pulisic has enjoyed a good maiden season in Italy since joining from Chelsea last year. He is the team's second top scorer in Serie A with nine goals, while he has also registered six assists in 27 matches. His form in Milan marks a significant improvement from his struggles at in London and he feels getting regular playing time has been the main factor.

WHAT PULISIC SAID

On the differences he has noticed at the Rossoneri, he told Fox Sports: "Tactics are definitely an important aspect in Italy, like everyone says. It's constantly going over every situation possible in training: how we're pressing, how we're doing set pieces. I feel like I've learned a lot."

Asked about his consistent fitness, he added: "I wouldn't say there's been a big change, or something that I've done. I've taken good care of my body for sure. But it's just been good to get that consistent game time. Your body just kind of gets accustomed to it, which has been really helpful. When you're constantly in and out of the lineup, it can be hard. Your body isn't prepared for that constant wear, so then when you come in and give a high-intensity performance, it can definitely be a problem. But this season I'm just feeling good and confident. And that's when I play my best."

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The United States hero is also enjoying the differences between Milan and the English capital, adding: "The lifestyle over here is definitely a shift from London. Everything feels a bit slowed-down. Obviously nicer weather. It's been a great change for me. Everything was moving kind of 100 miles an hour when I was in London, and the football culture was crazy. Here, I've been able to get away from the game, too, and enjoy the lifestyle, the culture, the food. I'm liking it a lot."

WHAT NEXT FOR PULISIC?

Pulisic and Milan are currently second in Serie A, 14 points behind runaway leaders Inter and three ahead of Juventus. They will hope to strengthen their hold on second place when they take on Fiorentina in the Italian top flight on Saturday.