'I Was Truly Dead': Christian Pulisic Details Days Leading up To 'Flu Game' for Milan

Christian Pulisic says that he was "truly dead" a couple of days prior to delivering two-goal heroics for AC Milan in their dramatic win over Torino. The United States men's national team star stepped off his sick bed and the substitutes' bench to make a decisive contribution to a contest that has taken the Rossoneri back to the top of the Serie A table — level on points with defending champions Napoli.

Milan were unsure whether talismanic forward Pulisic would be available to them when planning for a trip to Turin. The United States international has been nursing a nasty bout of flu, with illness limiting his involvement in training sessions.

The 27-year-old was, however, prepared to push himself for the good of the collective cause. He was required in the second-half of a clash with Torino, as Milan found themselves trailing 2-1 just past the hour mark.

Pulisic was introduced in place of Davide Bartesaghi in the 66th minute. Inside 60 seconds, he found the target and dragged the Rossoneri back into a contest that was threatening to get away from them. He then went on to grab a match-winning effort 10 minutes later.

‘Captain America’ admits that his involvement in the game was touch and go at one stage, but is delighted that he recovered enough to inspire Milan to three priceless points in their ongoing title challenge.

Pulisic told Sky Sport Italia afterwards: "Two days ago I was truly dead, today I felt much better. I'm happy to have come here to help the team. Yesterday we didn't know if I could play, but this morning I felt much better.

"I'm happy with the goals, but the important thing was to win the match. I’m always happy when I can help. I want to score more goals and assists. This is my job and I’m happy with