US Men’s National Team forward Christian Pulisic will miss Friday’s World Cup group stage match against Australia due to an injury. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino confirmed Pulisic’s unavailability, offering no immediate details regarding the nature or severity of the injury. This absence represents a significant blow to the USMNT, as Pulisic is considered a key player and offensive threat. The team will need to adjust its strategy in his absence as they seek to secure crucial points in the group stage. Pochettino has not yet named a replacement to start in Pulisic’s position. The USMNT will aim to overcome this challenge and perform well against Australia despite the star player’s absence.