United States men's national team star Christian Pulisic has been named AC Milan's penalty taker, according to a new report.

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• Pulisic enjoying strong season
• Handed extra responsibility from 12 yards
• USMNT star will hope to add to goal tally

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  USMNT ace Pulisic has been enjoying a strong season and, per , has now been named Milan's first-choice penalty taker. The news comes after the Serie A side missed two penalties in their draw with Bologna, with both Olivier Giroud and Theo Hernandez unsuccessful from the spot.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Pulisic has never taken a penalty at club level but he has taken seven for the USMNT, and has scored all seven. One of those goals came in extra time against Mexico in the Nations League final, perhaps emphasising his ability to accept the pressure that comes with shooting from 12 yards.

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  The forward has been in scintillating form this season, scoring six goals and providing five assists in 20 Serie A games. That figure could balloon if he starts putting penalties away too.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR PULISIC?

  Milan face Frosinone on Saturday and it will be intriguing to see if a spot-kick is awarded. Expect Pulisic to step up if the referee makes such a decision.

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