'Really tough week' – Christian Pulisic apologizes as first penalty miss of USMNT star's career proves costly in AC Milan defeat to Torino – days after shock Champions League exit

Christian Pulisic has apologised to AC Milan fans after the first penalty miss of his career, with the USMNT star enduring a “really tough week”.

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• American fluffed his lines from the penalty spot
• Serie A defeat on the back of European exit
• Rossoneri eager to end season on positive note

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The United States international formed part of the Rossoneri side that tumbled out of the Champions League following a shock knockout phase play-off defeat to Feyenoord. He then found himself on the wrong end of a 2-1 scoreline against Torino in Serie A.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Pulisic had the opportunity to net his 13th goal of the season in that contest, when Milan were trailing 1-0, but fluffed his lines from 12 yards as he failed to convert from the spot – tarnishing his previously unblemished record in that department.

• WHAT CHRISTIAN PULISIC SAID

  Pulisic remains a talismanic presence for Milan, but has posted on social media after seeing collective and individual standards slip: “Really tough week. Hate letting down this amazing fan base, Will give everything to finish this season on a positive note.”

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• WHAT NEXT FOR AC MILAN?

  Defeat to Torino has left Milan seventh in the Italian top flight and outside of the European qualification places with 13 fixtures remaining. They will be back in action on Thursday when taking in a trip to Bologna, while more major silverware remains up for grabs after reaching the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia.