Understandably it sounds totally bizarre to suggest the USA should not start Christian Pulisic following his attacking involvement in the World Cup draw with Wales, but it could be a key decision that helps them as they hope to progress into the knockout stages.
After struggling to impress Graham Potter, the third manager he has played under since his arrival at Stamford Bridge in January 2019, Pulisic is seeking more first-team minutes and could be looking for a move away in January.
Currently, though, Pulisic's priorities are with the USMNT as they are in Qatar competing at the 2022 World Cup in the group B alongside Wales, England and Iran.