NATIONS - Pulisic to miss USMNT's qualifying opener

01.09.2021 23:15 of  D.B. TransferMarketWeb   see readings
NATIONS - Pulisic to miss USMNT's qualifying opener
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Christian Pulisic, a standout for the United States, did not travel with the squad to El Salvador on Wednesday and will miss the team's first World Cup qualifier.

Pulisic, the best player in the United States, is on the mend after testing positive for COVID-19. He claims to be completely immunized.

Chelsea's 2-0 win at Arsenal on Aug. 22 and a 1-1 draw at Liverpool on Saturday were both missed by the 22-year-old. On Monday, he returned to US training.

The most likely alternatives for Pulisic in the US starting lineup are Brenden Aaronson or Konrad de la Fuente.

On Sunday night in Nashville, the Americans welcome Canada, followed by a match against Honduras on September 8.

Pulisic, who helped Chelsea win the Champions League last season, is the first American to play in and win a European Champions League final.