Christian Pulisic is facing a last-minute fitness assessment ahead of the U.S. Men's National Team's critical World Cup encounter against Australia.
Manager Mauricio Pochettino stated that the star winger's participation will be decided following a final evaluation with the medical team on Thursday night. Pulisic suffered a calf injury during the team's opening victory over Paraguay. This injury was exacerbated during the match, stemming from an initial knock sustained in training.
Throughout the week, Pulisic has been engaged in individual training sessions, showing a strong commitment to recovery. Pochettino lauded Pulisic's dedication and 'fantastic effort' to be prepared for the game, emphasizing his resilient mentality.
Should Pulisic be deemed unfit to play, the USMNT possesses a range of capable attacking alternatives. Players such as Weston McKennie, Malik Tillman, Tim Weah, Brenden Aaronson, Gio Reyna, and Alex Zendejas are all viable options to fill the void.
This particular match against Australia holds significant importance for the USMNT. A victory is crucial for their aspirations of securing the top spot in the group and successfully advancing to the tournament's knockout stages. The team's performance in this game will heavily influence their progression in the competition.
