Christian Pulisic Remains Upbeat Following Precautionary Halftime Substitution Amid Injury Concerns
Christian Pulisic's halftime substitution in the US men's national team's FIFA World Cup opener was precautionary. Pulisic played 45 minutes in the 4-1 Group D victory over Paraguay, contributing to the team's opening two goals, including an assist on Folarin Balogun's first finish.
A kick to the back of his leg prompted head coach Mauricio Pochettino to replace him with Sebastian Berhalter for the second half. Pulisic and Pochettino are optimistic about his recovery, with Pulisic saying, "I'm hoping it's nothing" and Pochettino adding that Pulisic "got a kick in the calf and started to feel tight."
Pulisic has approximately one week to recover before the team's second group stage match against Australia in Seattle. The USMNT currently sits top of Group D after scoring four goals for the first time in a World Cup match.
A kick to the back of his leg prompted head coach Mauricio Pochettino to replace him with Sebastian Berhalter for the second half. Pulisic and Pochettino are optimistic about his recovery, with Pulisic saying, "I'm hoping it's nothing" and Pochettino adding that Pulisic "got a kick in the calf and started to feel tight."
Pulisic has approximately one week to recover before the team's second group stage match against Australia in Seattle. The USMNT currently sits top of Group D after scoring four goals for the first time in a World Cup match.
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