Robinson sidelined due to knee injury won’t participate in USMNT match against Australia
Antonee Robinson will not participate in the upcoming friendly against Australia due to ongoing recovery from a knee injury. U.S. men’s national team (USMNT) head coach Mauricio Pochettino confirmed this news in a pre-game press conference. Robinson, who underwent offseason knee surgery, was initially called into the October training camp but has not been able to join in training.
Robinson’s Injury Details
According to Pochettino, Robinson has experienced “a small issue in his knee” since the beginning of camp. The coach clarified that despite efforts to manage his condition, the 28-year-old left back is still not fit for participation. Pochettino stated, “He still cannot be involved in training, and for sure tomorrow he cannot be involved in the game.”
Impact on Robinson’s Career
The injury has limited Robinson’s playtime significantly. He has only managed 151 minutes for Fulham this season, starting just one game. Last week, he expressed concerns about his recovery: “I’m still not quite back to feeling 100 percent like I was a year ago,” Robinson said. “But I’m getting there slowly.”
USMNT Squad Updates
Robinson’s situation comes as other players are also dealing with injuries. Christian Pulisic is facing a lingering ankle issue but has shown signs of improvement. Pochettino reported, “Christian participated in the training session Monday. I think the reaction after the 20 minutes playing was good.” He remains hopeful that Pulisic will be available for the match against Australia.
- Antonee Robinson: Out due to knee injury
- Christian Pulisic: Optimistic availability but still recovering
- Alex Zendejas: Missed Ecuador match due to thigh injury, returned to Club América
The team continues to manage these injuries as they prepare for their match against Australia. Pochettino hopes the situation for Robinson and others improves in the near future, allowing them to return to normal training and competition.
