One of the bright young stars on the U.S. Men’s National Team roster for the November friendlies in Europe is in danger of missing out on Thursday’s clash with England.
On Tuesday, Josh Sargent trained on the side, as he works through a right ankle injury.
Josh Sargent training on the side in London because of a right ankle strain, status for Thursday vs. England is unclear.
— Doug McIntyre (@ByDougMcIntyre) November 13, 2018
With 48 hours until kickoff, the status of the Werder Bremen forward is unclear, which would make Bobby Wood, the only other striker on the roster, the clear favorite to start at Wembley Stadium.
The USMNT also received a blow at another position that lacks depth, as left back Antonee Robinson was seen on crutches after Tuesday’s practice.
Looks like Antonee Robinson rolled his ankle at training, as he walked through the hotel lobby on crutches. USSF will provide an update later on his status (and Sargent’s too). #usmnt
— Jeff Carlisle (@JeffreyCarlisle) November 13, 2018
Jorge Villafana and Shaq Moore would be the starting options at left back if Robinson, who has been a consistent fixture in the starting XI recently, is unable to go.
If Sargent is even slightly dinged put him on the plane back to Germany. Think long term.
Shak Moore? hum, i don’t think this guy belongs to this group at all.
I agree. It’s becoming silly. He doesn’t get playing time for a La Liga 2 team. How is he even considered?
Lichaj or any American who starts consistently in MLS should be ahead of him
Because he looked reasonably solid at RB for the NT and who cares about the club situation then.
This is not good call in Hyndman Lichaj and Zardes
Nagbe injured
Steffen injured
Sargent injured
Robinson injured
…..what is going on????
Business as usual for non-tournament-related int’l soccer.
I’m sure Pulisic’s injury withdrawal is forthcoming.
Pulisic carries an injury is very likely. He came out in the 60th minute in the last game he played for Dortmund, and he banged the dugout cover with his fist out of frustration as he headed towards the bench. He never came in (not even good for a minute?) against Bayern Munich this past weekend. I’ve been wondering if Pulisic was injured again 2 games ago. Anyone know what happened?
What is the incentive for an injured player carrying a knock to play for a caretaker coach they may not respect in games that not only don’t count which aren’t building towards the new coach’s mission?