Christian Pulisic receives death threats from rival fans after AC Milan’s heated win over Lazio that saw the American involved in two of his opponent’s three red cards
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AC Milan winger Christian Pulisic received death threats and further abuse on social media after his team’s heated 1-0 win over Lazio.
Lazio finished the match with just eight men, with the USMNT star involved in two of the three red cards for his opponents.
After the match, Pulisic posted photos on Instagram of himself and the Milan team celebrating, which were flooded with unsavory messages in the comments section.
There were also plenty of messages of support for the American, including from Milan teammate Théo Hernandez, who wrote: ‘Puliiiii I am your certainty.’
Luca Pellegrini was sent off in the 67th minute after receiving two yellow cards in quick succession. Both cards were the result of fouls against Pulisic.
AC Milan winger Christian Pulisic received death threats and abuse on social media from fans
The distasteful comments from fans were posted as a comment on Pulisic’s Instagram post
Later, Matteo Guendouzi was shown a straight red card in injury time for reacting poorly to a foul by the United States star, who also received a yellow card for the incident.
Guendouzi had his jersey pulled by Pulisic and took revenge, resulting in both men receiving cards, although the American was booked rather than outright red.
Pulisic joined Milan from Chelsea in the off-season in the hope of reviving a flagging club career.
He scored seven goals and provided six assists in 25 league appearances and put in a solid first season in his new surroundings.
The hosts finished the match with eight players after defender Adam Marusic was also sent off for a challenge on Leao in stoppage time.
Pulisic was responsible for drawing red cards, which saw two different Lazio players sent off
Lazio are the first Serie A team to receive three red cards in one match since Palermo against Bologna in 2012.
Milan will play Empoli again on March 10 after hosting Slavia Prague in the first leg of the Europa League last 16 on Thursday.
Lazio, who are ninth in the standings with 40 points after losing three of their last four league games, will face Udinese on March 11.
Maurizio Sarri’s team travels to Bayern Munich on Tuesday in the eighth finals of the Champions League, hoping to maintain the 1-0 lead from the first leg.