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Miles Robinson and Chris Richards both injured, leaving US central defense shorthanded
Miles Robinson and Chris Richards are sidelined by injuries, leaving only three central defenders available for the US men's team ahead of friendlies versus Belgium and Portugal.
- On Friday, Manager Mauricio Pochettino confirmed that Miles Robinson and Chris Richards will miss upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Portugal due to injuries, leaving the United States with depleted defensive options before the World Cup.
- Robinson sustained a groin injury during training early in the week, while Richards reported knee issues after joining the team this week. Neither player trained on Friday, prompting Pochettino to rule them out.
- Tim Ream, Mark McKenzie, and Auston Trusty remain the only available central defenders for Saturday's match against Belgium. Outside back Joe Scally and defensive midfielder Tanner Tessmann provide additional options for the defensive structure.
- "We need to see all the options that we can have because the circumstances can happen," Pochettino said. He believes forced lineup switches could benefit the squad's resilience during the World Cup.
- These injuries force a final assessment of defensive depth before Pochettino announces the official 2026 World Cup roster. The team must adapt strategy during this critical preparation period with two of five centerbacks unavailable.
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Miles Robinson and Chris Richards both injured, leaving US central defense shorthanded
Miles Robinson will miss the United States’ friendlies against Belgium and Portugal because of a groin injury and Chris Richards is likely to sit out both games with a knee problem, leaving the American central defense with few options in the last two matches before coach Mauricio Pochettino announc
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