Mauricio Pochettino said that Christian Pulisiic injury is no “big issue” after he was substituted at half time against Paraguay.
Thanks to a double from Folarin Balogun a goal from Gio Reyna and an own goal scored by Damian Bobadilla, USA ran out 4-1 winners over Paraguay in their first match of the 2026 World Cup.
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However, things were not all bright for America as Pulisic went off at half time with a calf issue, Pochettino gave an update on his fitness after the match.
“He received a kick in his calf and he felt tight at the end of the first half,” he explanied.
“We didn’t want to take any risks. It was difficult for him to walk but hope that it is not a big issue and he can be ready for the next one.”
Despite that problem, the result was perfect for the USA. Pochettino explained how proud he was of his side.
“So, so proud. Players and staff deserved big credit for this performance,” he said.
“The most important is the performance and the feeling. We know it is only the start and it is nothing. It is only one game. Now we need to be intelligent to keep [going] in that direction.
“But we are so happy because the first game is always so difficult, hosting the World Cup, the expectation but we managed the expectation and pressure. The first 45 minutes were amazing, difficult to find a team to play like this. So happy and so proud.”
“The support was amazing,” he added. “That is what we were waiting for. When you talk about America, that passion, that feeling. Now they realise that soccer in America is massive, it’s big.”