Pulisic Enters U.S.-Türkiye Match in 57th Minute After Calf Injury
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Updated · ESPN · Jun 26
Pulisic Enters U.S.-Türkiye Match in 57th Minute After Calf Injury
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Jun 26
Summary
Christian Pulisic came on in the 57th minute with the United States level 2-2 against Türkiye, marking his first game action since a left calf injury sidelined him.
The winger had returned to full training this week but said Wednesday he was probably not ready for 90 minutes after being limited to 45 minutes against Paraguay and missing the 2-0 win over Australia.
Mauricio Pochettino rotated heavily for the group-stage finale, making nine changes from the Australia match; Brenden Aaronson started on the left wing and Matt Turner replaced Matthew Freese in goal.
Tyler Adams, Folarin Balogun, Chris Richards and Antonee Robinson were kept out of the starting XI to avoid yellow-card suspensions, while Cristian Roldan was left off the squad with a muscle strain.
The United States had already clinched first place in Group D and will face Bosnia-Herzegovina in the round of 32 on July 1 in Santa Clara, California.