Christian Pulisic scored the winning goal for the United States every day after he was taken to the hospital with a pelvic bruise.



CNN

United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) forward Christian Pulisic has been rushed to hospital after suffering a stomach injury after scoring the winning goal for the United States. Decisive 1-0 victory over Iran at the 2022 World Cup.

A spokesman for US Soccer told CNN in an email that Pulisic, who collided with the Iranian goalkeeper after scoring his goal, underwent a medical examination but “was not hospitalized.”

In a social media post, the team revealed that Pulisic had been diagnosed with a pelvic bruise. His game status is everyday.

World Cup host broadcaster FOX Sports tweeted a picture of Pulisic that looks like a hospital bed with the caption: “So damn proud of my guys, I’ll be ready on Saturday, don’t worry.” U.S. men’s national soccer team Twitter account retweeted Fox Sports tweet.

Pulisic did not discuss his status when posted on his verified Instagram, writing, “There are no words to explain what this means to us! Let’s go @usmnt”

Pulisic lay on the pitch with an injury after scoring his team's first goal and the only goal against Iran.

The US men’s national team pulled off a tough 1-0 victory over Iran in a nerve-wracking Group B decider at Qatar 2022, securing a place in the playoffs.

Pulisic’s first-half goal was the only thing that separated the two teams as USMNT advanced to the round of 16 for the first time since 2014, but joy turned to worry after it was clear the star had been injured scoring the winning goal, leading the player” Chelsea to victory. medical assistance outside the field.

Pulisic was back on the field soon after but was clearly still struggling with the kick.

The USMNT will be hoping its star player, referred to by some as “Captain America”, will be ready for Saturday’s round of 16 matchup against the Netherlands, but USMNT manager Gregg Berhalter said in his post-match interview that he has no immediate updates on Pulisic. status

The United States, which finished second in Group B, will take on Group A winners from the Netherlands on Saturday.