With Santiago Gimenez joining AC Milan from Feyenoord, not only will their attack improve, but there is also a Concacaf presence with American internationals Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah joining him. This occurrence is somewhat rare in major leagues as there are only three teams where an American and a Mexican play together.

Other notable combinations include Tyler Adams and Julian Araujo at Bournemouth, Antonee Robinson and Raul Jimenez at Fulham, along with the trio at AC Milan. While the emphasis on American players in European soccer rises, the decline of the Mexican national team makes such partnerships notable.

Gimenez has excelled at Feyenoord with 65 goals in 105 appearances, but his national team performance with only four goals in 32 caps has been less impressive. Finding the right form for both club and country is essential as they aim for team prominence in Italian football, particularly under Sergio Conceicao. As they seek stability, the performances of these Concacaf players will be crucial in achieving their goals this season.

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