Wed. Oct 15th, 2025

USA-Ecuador Friendly Ends in 1-1 Draw with Serie A Stars

In the early hours of Saturday, a friendly match between the United States and Ecuador concluded with a 1-1 draw. The game featured players from Italian giants Juventus and AC Milan, but resulted in potential injury concerns for the Rossoneri ahead of their upcoming Serie A match against Fiorentina.

Serie A Players in International Action

Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie and AC Milan`s Christian Pulisic represented Serie A in the US national team. McKennie started the match, while Pulisic came on as a second-half substitute. Milan`s left-back Pervis Estupinan also participated, starting for Ecuador.

Injury Worries for AC Milan

Unfortunately, Estupinan was forced to leave the field before halftime due to an ankle injury. This development raises concerns about his availability for Ecuador`s upcoming friendly against Mexico and, more critically, Milan`s Serie A clash with Fiorentina on October 19. The defender had already missed Milan`s recent 0-0 draw against Juventus due to suspension.

As the international break continues, both Juventus and AC Milan will be closely monitoring their players` performances and fitness levels, hoping to avoid any further setbacks before domestic competition resumes.

By Vihaan Mehrotra

In the heart of Bangalore lives and works Vihaan Mehrotra, one of modern India's most insightful sports analysts. His childhood passion for cricket and field hockey evolved into a successful career. His daily column in Bangalore's digital media covers all significant world sporting events, from cricket matches to badminton tournaments. As a sports betting expert, he developed his own methodology for analyzing team statistics. His IPL match predictions are renowned for their 75% accuracy rate.

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