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Pulisic Misses USMNT Training, Likely Starts on Bench vs. Ecuador as Fitness Is Assessed

A precautionary assessment is underway with AC Milan tracking developments.

Overview

  • Christian Pulisic skipped the final USMNT training session in Austin ahead of the Ecuador friendly, according to reports from camp.
  • Mauricio Pochettino said he will decide only in the pre-match check whether to use Pulisic.
  • Reports characterize the absence as precautionary, with the player to be evaluated in the coming hours.
  • AC Milan is monitoring the situation closely given Pulisic’s importance to their attack.
  • Pulisic told U.S. media on Thursday he had not reported issues and, if he misses Ecuador, he is expected to be available for Tuesday’s match in Colorado against Australia.