It was a dream debut game for new AC Milan manager Sergio Conceição in Saudi Arabia, as his team won 2-1 against Juventus in the semifinal and booked a showdown against rivals I

Christian Pulisic's goal against Juventus ignited a comeback for AC Milan in the Italian Super Cup semifinals.

Christian Pulisic returned from injury to lead the fightback as Milan came from behind to beat Juventus and reach the Italian Super Cup final. The 26-year-old USMNT forward was named player of the match after he won and then converted the penalty that brought his side back into the tie,

MILAN — Over the past few months, as Christian Pulisic has gone from America’s biggest soccer star to one of the best players at AC Milan, he has started doing his post-match interviews in Italian.

Milan are preparing for their Italian Super Cup semifinal against Juventus in Saudi Arabia and there is quite a bit of change afoot for the team. Former Porto boss Sergio Conceicao set to oversee his first match coaching against a Juventus team where his son Chico Conceicao plays.

The adrenaline of AC Milan’s comeback victory over Juventus, delivered by USMNT stars Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah, was still subsiding and the Portuguese head coach outlined the key quality that swung their comeback. “In football and in life, you’ve got to be brave,” he told reporters in a post-match press conference.

USMNT stars Weston McKennie, Tim Weah and Yunus Musah could also be in action in the Supercoppa Italiana semifinal in Riyadh.

Christian Pulisic appears to be healthy again following injuries to his calf and ankle and could return for AC Milan against Juventus in the Italian Super Cup semifinals on Friday.

Christian Pulisic and AC Milan are Italian Super Cup champions after an improbable second half comeback against Inter Milan.