Pulisic Returns to Full US Training 4 Days Before Turkey Match After Calf Injury
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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 23
Pulisic Returns to Full US Training 4 Days Before Turkey Match After Calf Injury
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 23
Summary
Monday brought Christian Pulisic back into full U.S. squad training after he missed the Australia group game with a left calf problem suffered in the 4-1 win over Paraguay.
Mauricio Pochettino had called the halftime substitution against Paraguay precautionary after Pulisic took a kick to the calf and felt tightness, and said his recovery signs were positive.
Experts cited by The Athletic said calf injuries can range from a minor 10-day muscle strain to a roughly three-month tendon-involved problem, making return-to-play decisions especially delicate.
A direct calf blow can cause bleeding, swelling or a hematoma that inhibits force production and raises re-injury risk, even after symptoms ease, with the U.S. due to face Turkey on Thursday.