Pulisic Trains Separately but Eyes June 19 Australia Match After 20-Minute Modified Session
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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 15
Pulisic Trains Separately but Eyes June 19 Australia Match After 20-Minute Modified Session
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 15
Summary
Christian Pulisic worked separately for about 20 minutes Monday, but U.S. teammates said the winger should be available for Friday’s World Cup group match against Australia.
Tyler Adams said “Christian will be ready,” and Haji Wright said Pulisic told him the issue was “not a big deal,” reinforcing the team’s view that the calf problem is minor.
The 27-year-old came off at halftime in the 3-0 win over Paraguay after taking kicks to the back of his left leg in training and again during the opener, with Mauricio Pochettino calling the substitution precautionary.
Friday’s game in Seattle could shape Group D, with the U.S. and Australia level at the top and head-to-head the first tiebreaker if teams finish on four, six or seven points.