Pulisic: I m at the peak of my career; want to play until I m 40 like Modric

Hupu News on November 14th American star Pulisic accepted a long interview with CBSSports and talked about multiple topics.

First explain why he was not selected for the current national team:

"I have communicated with Milan, including when I left the national team, and we had a good communication. I think it is not suitable to play for the national team with my current physical condition. I just wanted to make sure I had enough time to take care of myself, make sure my hamstrings were in good shape, and also give someone else a chance to take my spot, so I feel like it's the best decision for everyone right now."

On the injury issue:

"It's really frustrating when it happens. You think: why now? We had such a good start to the season. Fortunately I think the worst didn't happen and I was only out a couple of weeks and now I'm back and luckily things didn't get worse so I try to start from Look at it in a positive light. As a player, when you get injured and you can't play on the weekend, that's the worst time."

"We train hard to be as fit and as good as possible at all times, and it's really hard when an injury happens because you just have to. It's really hard to be back on the field and help the team, and then you're lying on the physio bed and watching your teammates train. It's a tough situation, but it's that feeling that makes you want to come back as soon as possible, and it's really hard, but now that I'm back, I feel better."

Talking about the stage of his career:

"I am now in a golden period of my career, probably the best time physically. I have learned a lot. I always say that I hope my peak is next season, because this is always my goal. But if now It is already my peak, and I will enjoy it. I really feel that I am experiencing my best moment in football now."

Talking about the topic of the championship:

"If we don't win the league championship, does it mean that our season has failed? The championship is certainly ours. Goals, I don't want to look at it in a negative light, like what happens if we don't win, we try our best and people will judge us game by game. There were seasons where I didn't win anything but we did a lot of good things, but when you win trophies, nothing can compare to that. Your hard work paid off."

On personal goals:

"Goals are very personal to me and I don't want to share them. People don't realize how much we put on ourselves. I put a lot of pressure on myself, but this is what all professional players do, I will set goals to help the team."

Talking about his role in the Milan locker room:

"I am not the kind of person who talks a lot, I am more reserved and quiet. I have also grown in this aspect during my career, and I am not afraid to express my opinions now."

Talking about Modric:

"Did he really give us an iPhone as an induction ceremony? Yes, I didn't even know that this happened. Yes, I don’t know if I should confirm it, but... yes (laughs). In theory, new players should sing in front of the whole team, but when you are Luka Modric, you have won the Ballon d’Or, you have won multiple Champions League trophies, you don’t have to sing, and no one will say no to a brand new iPho. ne (laughing). "

Talking about his induction ceremony in Milan:

"It was so embarrassing. I sang "Party in the USA" by Miley Cyrus. I think it was quite suitable. I remember I did something similar at Chelsea. It was the worst moment in the world, so embarrassing."

Talking about living in Italy:

"I like it, I like the Italian culture, I like the people here, and the food is great, is it better than London?"

Talking about quitting. Life after service:

"Where will I be after I retire? I've thought about it, but I don't know where my career will take me. I will definitely stay in the United States for a while, after being away from home for so long. It's hard to tell when is the right time to retire. Judging from the current situation, I think I still have ten years of career. I want to play as long as possible. Now I see Modric in the locker room: This guy is 40 years old and he can still perform at full score. I will think about how he did it, and I hope to be like him."