Overview
- He skipped a training session in Austin and was held out of the USMNT starting lineup against Ecuador before entering in the 73rd minute of a 1-1 draw.
- Mauricio Pochettino said Pulisic’s ankle was slightly swollen after Wednesday’s workout and that the decision to use him was made pre-match with Tuesday’s Australia friendly in mind.
- The winger dealt with a minor ankle issue in preseason and will continue to be monitored despite making a late cameo.
- AC Milan and coach Massimiliano Allegri are tracking his status closely, with Pulisic having six goals and two assists this season and a Serie A Player of the Month award for September.
- Milan full-back Pervis Estupinan left the same match before halftime with a left ankle sprain, will miss Ecuador’s next game, and is a doubt to face Fiorentina on Oct. 19.