Christian Pulisic suffered leg microfracture in USMNT loss to Belgium, will miss several weeks
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- U.S. forward Christian Pulisic suffered a bone bruise and microfracture in his leg during the World Cup loss to Belgium, sidelining him for several weeks but not months, with a projected return in August ahead of the Serie A season.
- The injury occurred in the 52nd minute after Pulisic collided with Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans, forcing him to hobble and be substituted in the 59th minute, impacting his performance and the U.S. team's chances.
- Pulisic's injury marks his second of the tournament, having previously missed time due to a calf injury, and has drawn criticism for his postgame comments about resting following the U.S. elimination.
- AC Milan's new coach Ruben Amorim expressed strong confidence in Pulisic, emphasizing his talent and importance to the club’s plans despite recent criticisms, with Pulisic’s contract running through the end of the upcoming season.
