Christian Pulisic returned to AC Milan's starting XI in their 1-0 Serie A win over Lecce. Niclas Füllkrug netted his first goal since April, heading home a cross from Alexis Saelemaekers in the 76th minute.

The victory keeps Milan within three points of league leaders Inter Milan, who also won 1-0 earlier in the weekend. Both teams are pushing for the Scudetto, with Milan aiming to close a gap that has seesawed all season.

Pulisic created chances before being subbed out, but Lecce goalkeeper Wladimiro Falcone kept his team alive with several sharp saves. Lecce now sit relegation zone, one spot below Fiorentina on goal difference.

Milan’s winter transfer move for Füllkrug appears to be paying off, adding firepower up front. With Pulisic back fit and contributing, Simone Inzaghi has more options as the title race intensifies.