Pulisic Faces Late Fitness Test for Australia Match After 4 Days of Modified Training
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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 19
Pulisic Faces Late Fitness Test for Australia Match After 4 Days of Modified Training
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 19
Summary
Mauricio Pochettino said Thursday that Christian Pulisic is doubtful for Friday’s Group D match with Australia, with coaches set to decide after a late meeting with the U.S. performance staff.
The 27-year-old winger hurt his left calf after a kick in training and another knock against Paraguay, then came off at halftime when tightness left him unable to walk normally.
Pulisic has trained separately for 4 straight days, wearing a compression sleeve and doing only modified work, though Pochettino said he is improving and should be available for the next game if he misses Australia.
Friday’s match in Seattle could decide first place in Group D; the winner becomes the favorite to top the group, while the loser has less than a 5% chance, according to The Athletic’s forecast.