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Christian Pulisic’s goal on Tuesday afternoon lifted the United States men’s national team into the knockout stage of the World Cup.
Unfortunately, it came at a cost.
Pulisic had a violent with Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand and stayed on the ground while his teammates celebrated. The star forward would return to the game to finish out the half, before being substituted out of the lineup for the final 45 minutes.
Following the game, it was announced that Pulisic was diagnosed with a “pelvic contusion” and is not listed as day-to-day ahead of the USMNT’s Round of 16 meeting with the Netherlands on Saturday.
Pulisic puts it away! 😤
🎥 » @FOXSoccer
pic.twitter.com/HPId4hsu4a— U.S. Men's National Soccer Team (@USMNT) November 29, 2022
Pulisic spent some time in the local hospital as a precaution, according to head coach Gregg Berhalter, but he was discharged after midnight and joined the rest of his teammates back at the team hotel.
When the rest of the USMNT returned to the team hotel, Pulisic was there to welcome them and finally got his celebration in.
the hotel was ROWDY when we got back 🎉🎉🎉🎉 pic.twitter.com/xa5lBnDWO2
— U.S. Men's National Soccer Team (@USMNT) November 30, 2022
Pulisic’s availability for this weekend’s knockout stage clash is uncertain, but he has been in good spirits and said he will “be ready for Saturday don’t worry.”
Kickoff between the USMNT and Dutch squad on Saturday, December 3 is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. ET at Khalifa International Stadium.
