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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Sport
Jeff Rueter

USMNT’s Chris Richards has torn ligaments in ankle, putting World Cup status in doubt

Chris Richards sits on the pitch after injuring his ankle during a Crystal Palace match.
Chris Richards was injured in Crystal Palace’s match against Brentford last weekend. Photograph: John Walton/PA

US national team center-back Chris Richards has “two torn ligaments in his ankle”, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner said on Thursday, casting uncertainty on the stalwart defender’s status for this summer’s World Cup.

The club had said Richards “was in discomfort” late in last weekend’s match against Brentford, which he entered in the 61st minute.

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