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Christian Pulisic missed training and his availability for the match is uncertain as coach Mauricio Pochettino assesses key players ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
- On Thursday, United States star midfielder Christian Pulisic missed training and is questionable to play in a friendly vs. Ecuador on Friday at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas.
- Christian Pulisic, who has faced questions about his commitment, earned Serie A Player of the Month after strong performances for AC Milan in recent months.
- Mauricio Pochettino, head coach of the USMNT, said the squad has "some issues" with players who didn't train and that availability will be assessed ahead of kickoff; he described Christian Pulisic's absence as an "issue" without further details.
- Friday's fixture doubles as a roster evaluation for the coach as Mauricio Pochettino may rely on new and returning players with Tyler Adams absent and Haji Wright possibly starting.
- Pulisic remains central to the USMNT's World Cup plans next year, with his 2022 World Cup winner over Iran highlighting his potential impact.
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sydneysun.comChristian Pulisic's status questionable for friendly vs. Ecuador
United States star midfielder Christian Pulisic missed Thursday's training session and is questionable to play in a friendly vs. Ecuador on Friday in Austin, Texas.
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