Pulisic: I admire Figo and Messi very much. It is really incredible to watch Modric train

Recently, Pulisic participated in DAZN's "Serie A Story" program. He talked about many topics from league to Allegri, to personal and team goals.

How is Italian football different from other countries

"It's hard to say, I think I've learned a lot in tactics, and I've learned a lot here. I've faced a lot of teams and they all defend well. It's a different system and the way of playing is different. I think I've learned a lot since I've been here."

Do you think I've become more Italian?

"Yes, there's a little bit. I think you'll definitely adapt to the way of life here, which is fun. Also, my grandmother is Italian, and I always feel like I'm a bit Italian. "

What's your favorite food? "It's fun, if I asked me a few months ago, I would say it's chicken Pasta with Parmesan or Meatballs. But when I came here, I tried a lot of things and it was really hard to choose. I really like pasta very much, it was hard to surpass. "

People call you "Captain America", what do you think?" This is an interesting nickname, Captain Milan? It's still 'Captain America', so let's see what will happen in the future. "

I had idols when I was a kid

"Yes, when I was a kid, I followed the national team, one of which was Dempsey. I always watched him play, especially during the World Cup. I want to be a player like him, and I like his style of play, attitude and performance on the court. And in Europe, I also have a lot of admired players like Figo and Messi." "

You Love basketball

"Yes, I like it very much."

About the experience in Milan

"I have always believed in myself, even if I have some doubts at times. I had a difficult time in London, and then you had to believe in myself, and I knew these opportunities and moments would come. Fortunately, I came to a club that gave me opportunities and trusted me. From coaches, fans to teammates, you will be more confident when you can play more freely, which means a lot to me."

You can maintain a high level under four coaches, what are the secrets? "It's hard to explain, no matter who the coach is, I don't change the way I work. I think I have consistency and good habits in this regard, my training The way, self-care, these keep me stable. "

Relationship with Allegri

"He has a lot of experience and knows how to inspire the best of players. He coached Milan and he won't panic. After losing to Cremonese at the beginning of the season, we were disappointed in the locker room, but he didn't lose his calmness, telling us that this is just the first round, keep working hard, we will find the right path. "

What is the secret to getting more balls

"I think football is more focused on teamwork than playing alone, and football is more instinct than basketball. You need to know how to stand in the penalty area, because goals usually happen there. Understand how to take up space, feel it, I think this It's my secret. "

About not wasting the ball or forcing the pass, like Messi

"I think it's very important to know when to take risks, Messi is good at that. Sometimes you feel more confident, and it's easy to say that now because I scored a lot of goals, but there are also lows, and we need to deal with it well, Messi is a master in this regard."

About the influence of new teammates

"The impact is huge, and Rabiot, Salemacles, Modric are all. We know their strength, but seeing them every day is another matter. It's a bit different to see what they bring, and their desire on the court. It's great, it's great to have a disciplined team and have such a teammate . ”

About Modric

"Our family has Croatian descent, I am a big fan of Modric. My cousins ​​even called their dog Luca, but I never told him about it. It's really incredible to watch him train every day, I try to learn as much as possible from him, and we talk a lot. "

Your mindsets are different this year

"Yes, we feel good. Of course, it's still early, it's only October, and it's normal to hear some hasty comments. Not everything goes smoothly, and soon we'll face a test that will determine how we perform this season. But we do have confidence that I can feel this confidence in the team and the environment." ”

Alegri's passion on the sidelines

"He is a man who wants to win, and you can see his passion for victory, just like a real Italian. It will make you even more excited to see him putting so much energy on the sidelines. He is a great coach and drives us."

Love of Chess

"Yes, I like playing chess. This is my grandfather's hobby, and my cousin and I once challenged him together, but always lost. I met Magnus Carlson in London and we also had a game. I remember he beat me up in about seven steps, which was incredible."

Have you ever thought about being a part of Milan's history?} "No, I don't think so, those names are out of reach for me. They are my inspiration and I will do my best for this team, hoping to win honors and be a part of Milan's history."

Goals for the season

"Our goal is definitely to return to the Champions League, and it's strange to see clubs like Milan unable to play in this event. We have a strong team and will do everything we can to achieve this."

Games against Juventus

"They are one of the strongest teams in Italy and it will be a huge challenge, a tough game. We have to do our own thing, we know it won't be easy, and hope to get a good result."