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What Happened to Christian Pulisic? Inside USMNT Star's Injury Scare and World Cup Future
Christian Pulisic was withdrawn at halftime after a left calf blow, and Mauricio Pochettino said the decision was a precaution.
- On Friday, United States star Christian Pulisic was substituted at halftime of the USA's 4-1 World Cup opening victory against Paraguay in Inglewood, California, after sustaining a blow to his left calf.
- According to Coach Mauricio Pochettino, Pulisic had aggravated a similar calf issue during training days before the match, which was exacerbated after receiving another kick in the first half.
- Pochettino revealed the forward 'could not walk' before the second half, prompting a last-minute decision to replace Pulisic with Sebastian Berhalter as a precautionary measure.
- Taking 'a little bit of precaution,' Pulisic told reporters he remains positive about his recovery, saying he hopes to be fine in the next few days.
- Australia faces the United States on Friday, June 19, in Seattle for their next Group D match, providing the team a full week to manage Pulisic's recovery.
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Leaning Left9Leaning Right4Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Left
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