United States forward Christian Pulisic leaves the pitch during the World Cup round of 16 against Belgium after suffering an injury to his right foot. According to match accounts, the injury occurs in the 52nd minute when Pulisic extends for a shot and makes contact with the boot of Belgium captain Youri Tielemans. He lies on the field for several moments and then begins to favor the injured foot. In the 59th minute, Pulisic is replaced by Sebastian Berhalter while the United States trails 3-1. Reports indicate Pulisic receives treatment on his right lower leg while on the bench, with descriptions varying between a foot injury and a potential leg injury. The match coverage also notes that Pulisic was previously slowed by a calf injury during the group stage of the tournament, adding uncertainty about his availability going forward.
Christian Pulisic substituted early in U.S. vs Belgium World Cup match with foot injury
United States forward Christian Pulisic leaves the pitch during the World Cup round of 16 against Belgium after suffering an injury to his right foot. According to match accounts, the injury occurs in...
- Christian Pulisic is injured during the U.S. round-of-16 match against Belgium.
- The injury involves his right foot and happens in the 52nd minute when he makes contact with Youri Tielemans’ boot.
- Pulisic receives treatment and is substituted in the 59th minute, replaced by Sebastian Berhalter.
- The U.S. is trailing 3-1 at the time of his substitution.
- Pulisic had a calf injury during the group stage of the World Cup.
United States forward Christian Pulisic could only watch from the bench after injuring his right foot when he extended for a shot attempt and hit the boot of Belgium captain Youri Tielemans in the 52nd minute of Monday's round of 16 game. After spending a few moments lying on the pitch, Pulisic began favoring the foot and was replaced in the 59th by Sebastian Berhalter with the U.S. trailing 3-1. Pulisic was slowed by a calf injury during the group stage of the World Cup.
3 hours agoPulisic was subbed out in the 59th minute, and appeared to be undergoing treatment on his right lower leg on the bench.
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