Serie A Week 11 Preview: Pulisic Returns, McTominay's Top Goal, and Milan's Bold Moves

As Serie A approaches its eleventh round, fans eagerly await an action-packed weekend highlighted by AC Milan welcoming back Christian Pulisic, a high-profile Derby della Mole, and important fixtures involving the league leaders Napoli and Inter. The league’s official referees for the week have been appointed, setting the stage for a competitive weekend before the upcoming November international break.

Christian Pulisic, the United States Men’s National Team star, is slated to return for Milan’s Serie A encounter against Parma on Saturday following a hamstring injury sustained during a USMNT friendly against Australia. Having missed four matches, including wins over Fiorentina and Roma, Pulisic's return represents a significant boost for Milan’s attacking prowess. The 27-year-old has impressed this season with four goals and two assists in as many league starts. Manager Mauricio Pochettino previously hailed him as 'the most important player now for the national team.'

The refereeing assignments for the weekend include Luca Zufferli officiating the intense Juventus vs. Torino derby, while Marco Di Bello has been appointed for the Parma vs. Milan match. Other notable fixtures include Napoli visiting Bologna and Inter hosting Lazio at San Siro, ensuring a captivating Serie A weekend across ten fixtures.

Scott McTominay earned high praise this month by winning the Serie A Goal of the Month award for October. His superb strike for Napoli in their 3-1 victory over Inter on October 25 resonated with fans, beating out impressive goals like Nico Paz’s against Juventus. McTominay has been instrumental for Napoli this season, contributing four goals and one assist in thirteen appearances and playing a key role during their title-winning campaign last season.

Off the pitch, AC Milan President Paolo Scaroni defended the club’s recent financial decisions amid some fan discontent over the sales of key players such as Sandro Tonali and Tijjani Reijnders. Scaroni emphasized that player trading is a 'normal part of football' and described Milan’s efforts to maintain financial stability while building a competitive squad. Milan has notably run a profit for three consecutive years, a rarity in modern football, despite not qualifying for the Champions League this year.

Scaroni also addressed the revolutionary plan to stage a Serie A match abroad, specifically moving the Milan vs. Como fixture to Perth in February 2026. Contrary to speculation about financial gain, he insisted, 'We are not doing this for money,' but as part of a strategic effort to 'internationalise Serie A.' He highlighted the league’s struggle with limited overseas TV rights revenue compared to other top leagues like the Premier League.

Looking forward, Milan and Inter took a significant step by signing an agreement to purchase the land around San Siro, aiming to develop a new stadium—a project Scaroni acknowledges will be challenging but crucial for the city's sporting future. As Serie A evolves both on and off the pitch, the blend of high-quality football and innovative administrative moves continues to shape Italy's top flight.