Forced off after scoring the winner in Wednesday’s key 1-0 victory over Iran, the 24-year-old was later diagnosed with a “pelvic injury” that made him an initial doubt to face the Netherlands.
He has since been forced to deny suggestions that the wording used was code for a blow to a more sensitive area but, regardless of the details, the news on his recovery is good.
The USMNT’s official Twitter account confirmed on Friday that their talisman will be ready to take on Louis van Gaal’s men.
However, Pulisic is not the only injury concern the US are contending with — find out more in our look at how they could line up against the Dutch below.
USA predicted lineup vs Netherlands for Round of 16
(4-3-3, right to left): 1. Turner (GK) — 2. Dest, 20. Carter-Vickers, 13. Ream, 5. Robinson — 6. Musah 4. Adams, 8. McKennie — 21. Weah, 7. Reyna, 10. Pulisic.
Injured: Josh Sargent (ankle) Suspended: None
Along with Pulisic being available, there is also optimism over Weston Mckennie as he battles a quad issue.
However, Josh Sargent looks a potential absentee with an ankle injury, a blow that could perhaps provide an opportunity for Gio Reyna to make his first start of the tournament.
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USA World Cup squad
Here are the 26 names on USA’s World Cup squad in Qatar (Caps correct as of start of Qatar 2022):
