American Christian Pulisic suffered a pelvic contusion in the 1-0 win over Iran but promised to be ready for the round of 16 of the World Cup on Saturday against the Netherlands.
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Striker Christian Pulisic has been diagnosed with a pelvic contusion and his condition will be assessed on a daily basis
,” a spokesman for the American Football Federation announced on Wednesday.
“I would be ready”, assures the American
The Chelsea striker, who scored Tuesday night's qualifying goal against Iran, was substituted at half-time and taken to hospital as a precaution.
He returned to the hotel of the American selection late at night to celebrate the victory with his teammates.
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I'll be ready for Saturday, don't worry
," he wrote on social media on Tuesday.
The United States, which will co-organize the next World Cup in four years with Canada and Mexico, will aim for a presence in the quarter-finals of the competition on Saturday, which would be a first since 2002 (Team USA had then lost 1-0 against Germany, future finalist).
