Chris Richards is uncertain for the US in World Cup and will miss Senegal friendly
The U.S. defender will stay at camp for rehab as coaches wait to see whether he can meet the June 1 roster deadline.
- Top American defender Chris Richards is uncertain for the FIFA World Cup because of an ankle injury and will miss Sunday's friendly against Senegal after arriving at the USA training camp on Friday for medical assessment.
- Richards tore two left ankle ligaments while playing for Crystal Palace on May 17, adding to a troubling injury history after he missed the 2022 World Cup because of a hamstring injury.
- USA coach Mauricio Pochettino expressed anxiety about Richards' status, saying he asked his assistant "100 times" for updates as central defender remains one of the least-deep positions in the USA player pool.
- Pochettino stated, "The next few days are going to be key, to see the possibility to be ready or not on the World Cup," as Richards remains in Fayetteville continuing rehabilitation.
- Twenty-Six man rosters must be submitted to FIFA by June 1, with replacements allowed until June 11; Tristan Blackmon and Walker Zimmerman are potential options if Richards cannot participate.
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The United States’ men’s national team already has a major injury question mark before the 2026 FIFA World Cup even kicks off.Chris Richards, the 26-year-old who many believe is the best defender on the USMNT heading into the tournament, won’t be traveling for the team’s international friendly against Senegal on Sunday.Manager Mauricio Pochettino said that Richards is dealing with an ankle injury that has kept him out of Crystal Palace’s last tw…
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Los Angeles TimesFAYETTEVILLE, Georgia, USA (AP) — U.S. defender Chris Richards, one of the team's leading figures, is in doubt for the World Cup due to an ankle injury and will miss Sunday's friendly against Senegal.
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Chris Richards is uncertain for the US in World Cup and will miss Senegal friendly
Top American defender Chris Richards is uncertain for the World Cup due to an ankle injury. He will miss Sunday’s friendly against Senegal.
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