Christian Pulisic will have an opportunity to start in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, four days after returning to the field for Borussia Dortmund.
The 20-year-old midfielder will try to make a similar impact on the field against Atletico Madrid as he did on Matchday 1 against Club Brugge.
Pulisic returned from an injury layoff in Dortmund’s 4-0 beatdown of StuttgartĀ in Bundesliga play, as he came off the bench and registered his second assist in all competitions this season. He may find it tough to contribute to a goal for the second straight game against a stingy Atletico backline, but Pulisic provides another attacking option for the current Bundesliga leaders.
Elsewhere, Lynden Gooch and Sunderland face a trip to Doncaster Rovers in England’s third tier. Antonee Robinson will look to get back into Wigan Athletic’s starting XI on Tuesday, while Eric Lichaj and Hull City face a winnable trip to Bristol City. Romain Gall and Malmo return to Europa League play against Sarpsborg on Thursday.
Here’s a closer look at this week’s Americans Abroad:
Europe
UEFA Champions League
Christian Pulisic and Borussia Dortmund face Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.
Weston McKennie and Schalke face Galatasaray on Wednesday.
Timothy Weah and Paris Saint-Germain face Napoli on Wednesday.
Ethan Horvath and Club Brugge face AS Monaco on Wednesday.
Keaton Parks and Benfica face Ajax on Tuesday.
UEFA Europa League
Kenny Saief and Anderlecht face Fenerbahce on Thursday.
Romain Gall and Malmo face Sarpsborg on Thursday.
Timmy Chandler and Eintracht Frankfurt face Apollon Limassol on Thursday.
Theoson-Jordon Siebatcheu and Rennes face Dinamo Kiev on Thursday.
England
English Championship
Eric Lichaj and Hull City face Bristol City on Wednesday.
Antonee Robinson and Wigan Athletic face Millwall on Tuesday.
Geoff Cameron and QPR face Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday.
Cameron Carter-Vickers and Swansea City face Blackburn Rovers on Tuesday.
Gboly Ariyibi and Nottingham Forest face Bolton Wanderers on Wednesday.
Duane Holmes and Derby County face West Bromwich Albion on Wednesday.
EFL League One
Lynden Gooch and Sunderland face Doncaster Rovers on Tuesday.
Scotland
Scottish Premier League
Kevin Silva and Hearts face Dundee on Tuesday.
Mexico
Copa MX
William Yarborough and Club Leon face Cruz Azul on Wednesday.
Why no Pulisic? This level of competition could be what he needs to start producing for his team again.
UEFA Youth League (U19)
Chris Richards 90 mins in 4-0 win over AEK.
CJ Dos Santos dressed did not play for Benfica against Ajax and Sergino Dest 22 minutes off in Ajax’s 3-0 victory.
Wednesday
Zyen Jones and Schalke play Galatasaray
Konrad de la Funte and Barcelona play Inter Milan
Sargent started and scored the winner for Bremen in a friendly today. Mostly other backups against 2.Bundesliga side.
Dest apparently had an assist and nearly scored sending a shot just over the bar.