Ruben Amorim won again in Serie A, beating Venezia 2-0 on Friday night to extend his perfect start at AC Milan. The new coach has now won every match since arriving.
Christian Pulisic watched from the bench. The American winger, who joined Milan this season as a marquee signing, did not get minutes in the victory. Amorim left him unused despite Milan controlling the match.
This continues a pattern worth monitoring. Pulisic has been in and out of the lineup under Amorim's system. The tactical shift appears to prioritize different positioning and movement than what worked earlier in the season.
Amorim's record stands spotless in Serie A so far. The Portuguese manager took over recently and has delivered results immediately, which matters for a club that needs to push toward the title race. Milan's defense looked sharp against Venezia, and the attack generated enough to close it out.
For Pulisic, time on the bench raises questions about his role moving forward. Whether this reflects tactical preference or performance will become clearer as Amorim settles in. Milan fans and USMNT watchers will both be paying attention to how much the American features in upcoming matches.