Pochettino Awaits Call on Pulisic Calf for Australia Match as USMNT Eyes Group D Lead
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 19
Pochettino Awaits Call on Pulisic Calf for Australia Match as USMNT Eyes Group D Lead
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 19
Summary
Thursday night will decide whether Christian Pulisic can face Australia after Mauricio Pochettino said the winger’s calf injury is “evolving” and improved from last week.
Modified training again kept Pulisic out of full media-view session work, leaving staff to assess if he is fit enough for Friday or more likely available for the next game.
The uncertainty comes after Pulisic set up a goal before exiting at halftime in the U.S. 4-1 win over Paraguay, with Malik Tillman and Sebastian Berhalter among the in-game reshuffle options.
Friday’s match in Seattle carries immediate stakes because Australia also opened with a win, meaning the result will decide sole possession of first place in Group D.