Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMauricio Pochettino has named his starting XI for the USA’s World Cup clash with Australia.Star player Christian Pulisic was replaced at halftime of the USA’s 4-1 win over Paraguay last Friday due to a calf injury and has been training away from the main team in recent days.Pochettino confirmed Pulisic had not recovered in time to face Australia as he missed out on the US squad, but hoped to have him back as soon as possible.It is a major blow for the co-hosts, with Pulisic widely regarded as one of their key players at this summer’s tournament.It remains unclear as to when Pulisic could return, with the US aiming to book their place in the knockout stages by beating Australia.Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
US dealt major blow as Christian Pulisic ruled out of World Cup clash with Australia
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMauricio Pochettino has named his starting XI for the USA’s World Cup clash with Australia.Star player Christian Pulisic was replaced at halftime of the USA’s 4-1 win over Paraguay last Friday due to a calf injury and has been training away from the main team in recent days.Pochettino confirmed Pulisic had not recovered in time to face Australia as he missed out on the US squad, but hoped to have him back as soon as possible.It is a major blow for the co-hosts, with Pulisic widely regarded as one of their key players at this summer’s tournament.It remains unclear as to when Pulisic could return, with the US aiming to book their place in the knockout stages by beating Australia.Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
