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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Sport
Tom Lutz

US upbeat on Pulisic’s fitness ahead of Australia game: ‘Christian will be ready, relax’

Christian Pulisic helped the US to victory over Paraguay
Christian Pulisic helped the US to victory over Paraguay. Photograph: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images

Mauricio Pochettino has moved to allay concerns over Christian Pulisic’s fitness as the US prepare for their World Cup clash with Australia on Friday.

Pulisic was brilliant in the opening half of the US’s 4-1 win over Paraguay last week. He was taken off at half-time but insisted he was not carrying a serious injury.

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