Christian Pulisic Should Return for USMNT Against Turkiye, Says Former Coach
Summary
Christian Pulisic, a key player for the US Men’s National Soccer Team (USMNT), is recovering from a calf injury. Former coach Gregg Berhalter and current coach Mauricio Pochettino believe Pulisic should return to play soon, possibly in the upcoming match against Turkiye, to avoid a long break before the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup.Key Facts
- Christian Pulisic was injured during the first half against Paraguay and missed the second half.
- Pulisic did not train before the US victory over Australia and his status for the game against Turkiye is unsure.
- Former USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter said if Pulisic is healthy, he should play against Turkiye for match preparation.
- Pulisic last played on June 12 and if he misses the Turkiye game, he faces a 19-day gap before the next match on July 1.
- USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino confirmed Pulisic is following a strict return-to-play protocol.
- Pulisic is one of the team’s top performers and reached 50 goal contributions quickly in USMNT history.
- Ricardo Pepi replaced Pulisic in recent matches and is gaining World Cup experience.
- The USMNT will play Turkiye on Thursday at 10 p.m.
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