Updated
Updated · The New York Times · Jun 19
Pulisic Faces Late Fitness Test for Australia Match After 4 Days of Modified Training
Updated
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.

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