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Christian Pulisic out of USA vs. Australia with calf injury
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Christian Pulisic will miss the U.S. men’s national team’s second World Cup game against Australia due to a lingering calf injury, having been removed at halftime in the opening win over Paraguay.
- Despite showing improvement in his recovery, coach Mauricio Pochettino confirmed Pulisic is unavailable for the match but hopes he will be ready to return soon.
- Ricardo Pepi will replace Pulisic in the lineup, likely altering the team’s formation by joining Folarin Balogun upfront.
- The U.S. team remains focused on the upcoming crucial match against Australia, with the winner expected to top Group D and secure a more favorable knockout stage draw.
- The U.S. will close out Group D against Turkey next Thursday in Inglewood, California.
