Italian Recap: American Trio Claim Points As Serie A Action Returns

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Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah started for AC Milan as they shared the spoils with Sassuolo, while Weston McKennie and struggling Juventus secured a point against Cagliari.

Sassuolo 1-1 Milan

Milan continued its unbeaten run to six games after sharing the points with Sassuolo at the Mapei Stadium.

Christian Pulisic played 78 minutes as he took one shot, made a key pass, and won three duels. Yunus Musah also played 78 minutes to complete 93 percent passing.

Goals would come in the second half after both sides made a few personnel changes.

The Rossoneri broke the deadlock in the 63rd minute when Luka Modric played the ball to Adrien Rabiot, who scored from the left side of the 18-yard box. The hosts leveled the score five minutes later when Cas Odenthal put the ball in the back of the net from a corner kick.

It’s back to Europa League action on Thursday as Milan heads to Austria to face Red Bull Salzburg.

Cagliari 1-1 Juventus

A goal in the latter stage of the second half helped Juventus save a point against Cagliari at Unipol Domus to put them in fifth place in the standings.

Weston McKennie played the first half for the Bianconeri as he made three key passes and received a yellow card.

Cagliari opened the scoring after 20 minutes when Daniel Maldini struck following a pass from Paul Mendy.

Attempts were hard to come by for Juventus, but they found the equalizer in the 81st minute when Kolo Muani headed in a cross from Kerim Alajbegovic.

Juventus heads to Spain as they take on Celta Vigo in the Europa League.

Note

Gianluca Busio and last-place Venezia play against Atalanta on Monday.

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Kenya Brown

Born in America, but raised in Europe and Asia, Kenya has loved soccer ever since his parents put a ball at his feet. While covering some of the top U.S. players around Europe, he loves putting the spotlight on players who are based in leagues off the beaten path. He also interviews coaches and other people in the game to gain more insight.

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