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Seattle, United States – Christian Pulisic has been listed as day-to-day ahead of the United States men’s national team match against Australia in Seattle on Friday, according to team officials. The playmaker has trained individually for two consecutive sessions because of a persistent calf injury that limited him to the first half of the team’s 4-1 victory over Paraguay last Friday. Coaching staff have made his fitness a central part of their preparations, keeping him out of full team training while they assess how he responds to treatment and reduced workload. Medical staff plan to conduct a final evaluation before the match to determine whether he is cleared to play and in what capacity he could be used. Seattle, United States – Pulisic’s status has become a major focus for fans and analysts, as his absence would force notable changes to the United States’ tactical approach against Australia. Players and coaches describe the upcoming contest as increasingly physical and aggressive, with intensity expected to match the demands of the Paraguay match, which the team treated as a key benchmark for its progress. Team officials say morale remains high following the 4-1 win and recent improvements in temperament and assertiveness, but they acknowledge that the uncertainty around Pulisic’s availability has added an extra layer of complexity to final match preparations.

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