Christian Pulisic
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Ruled out against Australia
Pulisic (calf) is out for the United States match against Australia, with Ricardo Pepi set to start, United States coach Mauricio Pochettino confirmed to FOX Sports.
Analysis: Pulisic has not trained fully all week after injuring his left calf during the win over Paraguay, where he was substituted at half time of the 4-1 victory. The 27-year-old was limited to modified training sessions throughout the week and has now been confirmed out, a huge blow for the United States having been one of their best players in the opener before the injury forced him off. Ricardo Pepi starts in his place Friday against Australia.
Back available against Australia
Pulisic has recovered from calf discomfort and will be fully available for the United States' second game against Australia, according to Gianluca Di Marzio
Analysis: Pulisic spent the entire week training individually after feeling discomfort in his calf, an issue that forced him off at halftime in the opener against Paraguay. The substitution raised concern given he had been one of the best players on the pitch during his time on it, even picking up an assist, but there is now relief as reports suggest he has recovered and should be available for the game against Australia, with a chance to start.
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