3 days Ago By Tom Beattie
Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr. spoke in glowing terms about hero after being impressed with the forward's performances for his country and former club Chelsea. The AC Milan winger has long been the talisman for " ", with the team captain leading the charge for the U.
S. once again this summer. The 25-year-old has played his part in three CONCACAF Nations League triumphs to date, earning the nickname "Captain America" along the way for his inspirational performances.
Coming off the back of an impressive maiden campaign in Serie A - during which he scored 12 times in 36 outings - Pulisic has made a bright start to . With the tournament taking place on home turf, the former Borussia Dortmund ace opened the scoring for his country in their opening game versus Bolivia. Getting on the scoresheet after just three minutes, the strike set the U.
S. on their way to a 2-0 win as they got off to a victorious start in Group C. goal inspired rapturous celebrations in the crowd as he dispatched home a wondergoal from outside the box after a short corner.
After a successful season at club level, the expectations on his shoulders are sizeable coming into the tournament but his masterclass against Bolivia suggested that he is at ease with the pressure he is facing. Prior to the game, the former Premier League forward had even received praise from Brazil great Neymar. Impressed with Pulisic's contributions as the USMNT earned a 1-1 draw against the Seleção in the build-up to the competition, .
