Does Christian Pulisic Need a Summer Break from USMNT?

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Does Christian Pulisic Need a Summer Break from USMNT?

The debate around whether Christian Pulisic should take a break from the USMNT this summer highlights the conflict between load management and the urgent need to win. As USMNT heads into the Gold Cup, head coach Mauricio Pochettino must weigh the immediate pressure for results against the long-term health of key players like Pulisic and Antonee Robinson. Both have logged significant minutes this season, raising concerns about fatigue and injury …