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The United States Should Sit Christian Pulisic vs Australia

The United States Should Sit Christian Pulisic vs Australia

Summary

The U.S. men's national soccer team won 4-1 against Paraguay, but star player Christian Pulisic was taken off in the second half due to a calf injury. The team’s coach said Pulisic has been training individually and his play status for the next match against Australia will be decided after a medical meeting.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. team led 3-0 at halftime against Paraguay in their opening game.
  • Christian Pulisic scored no goals but was very active in the first half.
  • Pulisic was substituted out as a precaution because he felt calf tightness from a kick.
  • Pulisic has trained alone all week and has not fully joined team training.
  • The coach, Mauricio Pochettino, will meet with medical staff to decide if Pulisic will play vs. Australia.
  • The upcoming match against Australia is at Lumen Field in Seattle.
  • Some suggest resting Pulisic against Australia to avoid risking injury due to his history.
  • The U.S. has a deep roster and can still do well without Pulisic.
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