The United States men’s national team notched a massive victory against Iran on Tuesday, winning 1-0 to advance to the knockout round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. But with the victory came a bit of concern as star forward Christian Pulisic suffered an injury while scoring the go-ahead goal in the first half. But it looks like he’ll be good to go for Saturday’s knockout round match against the Netherlands.
Christian Pulisic left Tuesday’s game after halftime and did not return. The USMNT star posted a photo on social media after the team’s win, indicating that he would be ready for Saturday’s match, and FaceTimed the team from the hospital. And on Friday, the USMNT made it official.
UPDATE: Christian Pulisic has been cleared to play in tomorrow’s match versus Netherlands. pic.twitter.com/ANg2baaJez
— U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) December 2, 2022
“UPDATE: Christian Pulisic has been cleared to play in tomorrow’s match versus Netherlands,” the USMNT announced on Twitter on Friday.
It’s massive news as the United States faces its biggest match in over eight years, and the soccer world had plenty to say about it on social media as a result.
— Drew Franklin (@DrewFranklinKSR) December 2, 2022
Counting down 'til kick-off 🙌🏼🔵 https://t.co/FGgTpzDJVg
— Chelsea FC USA (@ChelseaFCinUSA) December 2, 2022
Christian Pulisic is a go to face the Netherlands.
Cleared to play doesn't mean recovered enough to start, but you get the sense he will play through some soreness to start in the big Round of 16 showdown. https://t.co/vUkrxxXYgy
— Ives Galarcep (@SoccerByIves) December 2, 2022
lets goooooooooooo https://t.co/jw9QDzTyGc
— Oliver Willis (@owillis) December 2, 2022
Will be interesting to see how long he lasts, if he starts. #usmnt https://t.co/z0b5lu8UPW
— Jeff Carlisle (@JeffreyCarlisle) December 2, 2022
Like he said, his "Landon moment" hasn't come yet. https://t.co/dQIjoKGJbk
— 11 Yanks (@11Yanks) December 2, 2022
Pulisic played a part in both United States goals at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, assisting on Timothy Weah‘s goal against Wales and scoring one himself during the first half of Tuesday’s game against Iran.
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