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Mauricio Pochettino noncommittal on Christian Pulisic status for Australia game: ‘We’ll see’

Mauricio Pochettino noncommittal on Christian Pulisic status for Australia game: ‘We’ll see’

Summary

US men’s soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino gave no clear answer on whether Christian Pulisic will play in the upcoming game against Australia. Pulisic has been recovering from a calf injury and has trained separately from the team, leaving his participation uncertain.

Key Facts

  • Christian Pulisic injured his calf during training last week.
  • He was pulled from the game against Paraguay at halftime due to the injury.
  • Pulisic has been following a special training program and has been training alone recently.
  • The US coaching staff will decide on Pulisic’s status right before the Australia game.
  • Pulisic’s teammates express hope and confidence that he will play.
  • Coach Pochettino said Pulisic is working very hard to recover quickly.
  • If Pulisic cannot play, the team may change tactics or substitute other players like Gio Reyna or Brendan Aaronson.
  • Pulisic played well in the previous match and is important to the US team’s chances.
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