USMNT's Christian Pulisic trains apart from team again; Pochettino due to address status
Christian Pulisic continues to train individually after aggravating a left calf injury. He exited the World Cup opener against Paraguay at halftime. Coach Mauricio Pochettino remains noncommittal about his availability for Friday's game in Seattle.
What changed
Reports indicate the team's messaging on the injury has become more pessimistic.
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Christian Pulisic's Status Uncertain for Australia Match
confidence 80%Christian Pulisic continues to train individually after aggravating a left calf injury. He exited the World Cup opener against Paraguay at halftime. Coach Mauricio Pochettino remains noncommittal about his availability for Friday's game in Seattle.
What's confirmed:
- Christian Pulisic is training individually due to a left calf injury.
- Pulisic left the game against Paraguay at halftime.
- The USMNT faces Australia this Friday in Seattle.
Still unconfirmed:
- Mauricio Pochettino described the star as good.
- Pulisic is doubtful to play against Australia.
- Team messaging regarding the injury has grown more pessimistic daily.
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Christian Pulisic Trains Separately Ahead of Australia Match
confidence 90%Christian Pulisic is training solo due to a calf injury sustained during a 4-1 win over Paraguay. Coach Mauricio Pochettino has described the player's status as questionable for the upcoming game in Seattle. Pulisic is working to prove his fitness while the team monitors his progress.
What's confirmed:
- Christian Pulisic has a calf injury.
- Pulisic exited the match against Paraguay at halftime.
- The USMNT defeated Paraguay 4-1 to start the 2026 World Cup.
- Mauricio Pochettino stated Pulisic is questionable for the match against Australia.
- Pulisic has trained separately for four straight days.
Still unconfirmed:
- Teammates claim Pulisic will be ready for the next game.