Pulisic out injured for US against Australia - Reuters

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U.S. soccer star Christian Pulisic will miss the World Cup match against Australia due to a calf injury sustained during training. Coach Mauricio Pochettino announced the change shortly before kickoff, stating that Pulisic was improving and may be available for the next game against Turkey. In Pulisic's absence, Ricardo Pepi, 23, has been added to the starting lineup. Pepi, previously cut from the 2022 World Cup squad, replaces Pulisic in a match that could see the U.S. advance to the round of 32 following their 4-1 victory over Paraguay.

Christian Pulisic no participó en el segundo partido de Estados Unidos en el Mundial contra Australia debido a precauciones relacionadas con una lesión. A pesar de haber mostrado avances en su recuperación, el técnico Mauricio Pochettino decidió no arriesgarlo, confirmando que el jugador entrenó y se siente bien, pero aún es pronto para volver. Pulisic espera estar disponible para el próximo partido ante Turquía. En su lugar, Ricardo Pepi, delantero del PSV Eindhoven, fue elegido como titular para acompañar a Folarin Balogun, quien fue figura en el encuentro anterior frente a Paraguay. Estados Unidos busca cerrar la fase de grupos con paso perfecto si logra vencer a Australia.

United States players said they hope Christian Pulisic will be available for their Group D World Cup clash against Australia on Friday after the forward was substituted at halftime in their opener with a left calf injury. Team officials told reporters at U.S. base camp on Wednesday that Pulisic was still being evaluated daily and remains in a 'modified training program,' doing individual work both in the gym and on the field.

USA and Australia will clash in Seattle on the second matchday in Group D at the World Cup 2026. Both nations secured victories in their opening games, meaning top spot is on the line for Friday's winners. Here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for the game.

Christian Pulisic worked out on his own again Tuesday during the U.S. team's World Cup practice session while he rehabilitates his calf injury. A team spokesman described Pulisic as 'day to day' after his second straight day doing individual workouts while his teammates practiced at the U.S. training base in Orange County. The Americans' next game is against Australia in Seattle on Friday.

The superstar attacker has been training on the sidelines for most of the week. Christian Pulisic hasn’t trained with his teammates this week. | John Dorton/USSF/Getty Images. The U.S. men’s national team practiced on Wednesday in Irvine, Calif., before heading to Seattle for the second match of the World Cup journey on Friday afternoon against Australia. Yet, Christian Pulisic remains a considerable doubt, with the phrase “day to day” constantly returned to.

The latest injury news surrounding USMNT star Christian Pulisic is a little concerning ahead of their second Group D game against Australia in Seattle on Friday. Pulisic, 27, was superb in the first half of the USA’s 4-1 win against Paraguay in Los Angeles last Friday, as he grabbed an assist and played a big part in them leading 3-0 at half time. But Pulisic, who has been plagued with injuries throughout his career, didn’t return for the second half and was subbed off at half time due to a calf issue after a kick.