USMNT Handed Positive Update on Christian Pulisic Following Early Exit
Mauricio Pochettino said the change was precautionary after Pulisic took a kick to the calf and assisted a goal before halftime.
- On Friday, U.S. men's soccer star Christian Pulisic was substituted at halftime during the United States' World Cup opener against Paraguay after he could not loosen up his left calf, USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino said.
- Pochettino revealed Pulisic took a kick to his left calf two days before Friday's match, causing tightness; Sebastian Berhalter replaced him at halftime.
- The Hershey, Pennsylvania, native assisted on a goal by Folarin Balogun during the first half. Pulisic said, "Taking a little bit of a precaution today but I'm hoping I'll be fine in the next few days."
- Despite the substitution, the United States secured a 4-1 victory over Paraguay. Pochettino said, "Hope that is not a big issue," expressing confidence Pulisic will be available for the next match.
- The United States next plays Australia on Thursday in Seattle. Fan concerns about Pulisic's recovery persist given his recent injury history, including missing a match last month and sitting out last summer's Gold Cup.
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Christian Pulisic subbed out at halftime of USMNT World Cup opener after feeling tightness in calf – Democratic Accent
After a first half for the ages, USMNT fans got a scare when star Christian Pulisic did not return for the second half of the United States’ World Cup opener against Paraguay. The Hershey, Pennsylvania, native, who plays club soccer for AC Milan, assisted on the United States’ second goal, scored by Folarin Balogun, and was one of the team’s most noticeable players throughout the first half. However, when the team emerged from the tunnel, it was…
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