Pulisic Exits Early from Friendly Match Against Australia
Christian Pulisic exited early from the recent friendly match against Australia, held at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado. The U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) triumphed 2-1, but Pulisic’s departure raised concerns about his fitness.
Pulisic’s Early Exit and Injury Concerns
Pulisic was substituted in the 28th minute after sustaining a hamstring issue. He was fouled by Australia’s Jason Geria, who received a yellow card for the incident. Following treatment on the field, Pulisic walked towards the dressing room, accompanied by USMNT staff.
Impact of Pulisic’s Departure
At the time of Pulisic’s exit, Australia was leading 1-0. However, shortly after, Haji Wright scored an equalizer for the U.S. The match turned in the second half when Wright netted a second goal, with an assist from Cristian Roldan, marking the U.S.’s first comeback victory under coach Mauricio Pochettino.
Future Assessments
Coach Mauricio Pochettino commented on the situation, stating, “I think he feels something in his hamstring.” Pulisic is set to fly to Italy for further assessment of his injury.
Pulisic’s Recent Form
Pulisic’s participation had been in question following an ankle injury sustained during training before a previous match against Ecuador. He did make a substitute appearance in that game, which ended in a 1-1 draw. His inclusion in the starting lineup for the friendly with Australia demonstrated his importance to the team, but his early withdrawal raises doubts about his fitness for upcoming matches.
- Match Information:
- Date: Tuesday
- Location: Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City, Colorado
- Final Score: U.S. 2 – Australia 1
- Player Statistics:
- Christian Pulisic: Subbed off at 28 minutes
- Haji Wright: Scored both goals for the U.S.
- Chris Richards: Took over captaincy
Pulisic’s situation will be closely monitored as the USMNT prepares for future fixtures. His health remains a priority, particularly with upcoming matches on the horizon.
