Pulisic: `One will bounce off your knee and go in' and then `everything goes in after that'
Pulisic said his scoring touch will return as the United States uses two friendlies to build confidence before the World Cup.
- On Sunday, the United States national team prepares for its final pre-World Cup friendlies against Senegal and Germany, with US attacker Christian Pulisic leading the squad as its most experienced player.
- A 27-year-old attacker from Hershey, Pennsylvania, Pulisic has 32 goals in 84 international appearances and remains the only player on the 26-man roster who played in the loss at Trinidad and Tobago.
- Following a scoreless stretch, Pulisic noted, "There are moments where I could have done a lot better," having gone scoreless in games for Milan after Dec. and eight U.S. matches without a goal.
- Coach Mauricio Pochettino expressed confidence in the attacker's ability to recover form, stating, "He is going to score in World Cup," and citing his "very good attitude" and commitment.
- The roster includes 13 veterans returning from the 2022 tournament, providing critical experience; defender Chris Richards will miss Sunday's match while recovering from torn ankle ligaments.
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Pulisic: 'One will bounce off your knee and go in' and then 'everything goes in after that'
Christian Pulisic is confident he will score at the World Cup despite a career-worst scoreless slump. He says he's experienced similar challenges before.
Pulisic reflects on bad form and 'difficult' end to season with Milan: "Obviously, I'm disappointed"
By: Oliver Fisher Christian Pulisic is not worried about his goal drought heading into the World Cup, but admitted his form at AC Milan made it a difficult period.Pulisic made a brilliant start to the campaign as he netted 10 goals in his first 15 matches for Milan, firing them into what looked like a title challenge. However, he declined as the team did around him and is without a goal since 28 December, which is 19 games ago.Not only that, but…
In the worst beating drought of his career, Christian Pulisic is confident that the many will arrive in the World Cup.
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