USMNT and AC Milan star Christian Pulisic has been sidelined for several weeks after scans revealed a bone bruise and microfracture in his lower leg, ESPN reports.
Summary
United States men's national team and AC Milan attacker Christian Pulisic will miss several weeks of action after sustaining a bone bruise and microfracture in his lower leg, according to ESPN. U.S. Soccer confirmed the diagnosis on Thursday.
The Details
ESPN reports that scans on Pulisic's lower leg revealed both a bone bruise and a microfracture. The injury will keep the 26-year-old out of action for a number of weeks, though the exact timeline for his return has not been specified. U.S. Soccer confirmed the findings on Thursday, though no further details on how the injury occurred have been released.
Pulisic has been a key figure for both club and country this season. With AC Milan, he has made 14 appearances across all competitions, scoring five goals and providing two assists. For the USMNT, he has been a consistent starter in their World Cup qualifying campaign.
What It Means
The absence of Pulisic is a significant blow for both AC Milan and the United States. The Rossoneri are competing in Serie A and the Champions League, and losing their top attacking threat could hamper their momentum. For the USMNT, Pulisic's injury comes at a crucial juncture as they prepare for upcoming international fixtures. However, the injury is not believed to be season-ending, and Pulisic is expected to return to action once fully recovered.
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Source: Reported by ESPN. Summary compiled by NinetyMins.
