FIFA World Cup 2022: Christian Pulisic suffered a pelvic contusion throughout USA’s win over Iran however the Chelsea midfielder is hoping to recuperate in time and be match for his or her Round of 16 match towards the Netherlands on Saturday.
New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 2, 2022 00:27 IST
Christian Pulisic suffered a pelvic contusion throughout USA’s win over Iran (AP Photo)
By India Today Web Desk: United States followers can breathe a sigh of reduction as attacking midfielder Christian Pulisic stated he’s hoping to recuperate in time from a pelvic harm for the Round of 16 match towards the Netherlands at FIFA World Cup 2022. Pulisic, who has been the star of USA’s marketing campaign in Qatar, suffered a nasty harm after he scored the winner towards Iran of their remaining group-stage match.
USA completed second behind England in Group B with a win and a couple of attracts as they progressed to the Round of 16 however issues remained over the Chelsea star’s availability for the massive conflict towards higher-ranked Netherlands, who topped Group A forward of Senegal.
Pulisic celebrated the aim towards Iran however he was in ache. The Chelsea man stated it was sore after their win however it’s feeling higher as they’re set to face Netherlands within the Round of 16 match on Saturday.
“I’m taking it day-by-day for now and I will do everything in my power to work with this medical team and make sure I can play,” Pulisic, who suffered the pelvic contusion, stated throughout a coaching session of the USA.
“That bone is there for a reason to protect you. It was sore. But it’s getting better.”
USA didn’t qualify for the World Cup Finals in Russia however Pulsiic’s males are making a mark again dwelling with the model of soccer that they’ve been taking part in in Qatar.
“I hope that they can see the unity and the team spirit that we display. I hope that they can see back home in the States how much we are giving for our country,” he stated.
“Without the brotherhood, without this family aspect, we wouldn’t be in this position so I hope that’s what everyone back home can see.”
USA LOOKING TO MAKE A STATEMENT
Timothy Weah, who has grabbed eyeballs after his essential aim towards Wales, stated the USA are conscious of the qualify that Netherlands possess however the American aspect is eager on making a press release with a robust present within the Round of 16.
“I think we all know that the Netherlands is a big team, with a lot of quality players,” he stated.
“I think everyone back home is realising that their team has talent. It’s up to us to take it as far as we can go and make a statement.”
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Dec 2, 2022
