Pulisic declares fitness for USMNT World Cup knockout vs Bosnia
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Christian Pulisic says he is fit to play a full match for the United States against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup round of 32.
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Attributed to original sourceThe U.S. star has been limited by injury at the World Cup, but he has declared himself ready to go 90 or even 120 minutes, if called for
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What happened
Christian Pulisic has confirmed he is available to start and play a full 90 minutes for the USMNT in their World Cup round of 32 clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The USMNT's star attacker had been managing a fitness concern but has eased concerns ahead of the knockout-stage fixture. His availability is a significant boost for the American side's attacking options in a match they need to win to advance. Bosnia and Herzegovina stand in the way of the US progressing to the next round of the tournament.
Chance analysis
Pulisic is the creative fulcrum of the USMNT attack and his full availability materially strengthens the United States' chance of advancing past Bosnia. For prediction systems, a fully fit Pulisic increases USMNT's expected goals output and chance creation, and tips the balance in a match that may have been closer had he been limited. Bosnia's preparation now faces a more potent opponent than if Pulisic were on a minutes restriction.
USMNT's attacking threat is maximized with Pulisic available for the full match, improving their chances of progressing past Bosnia.
Pulisic fully fit boosts USMNT attacking output in the round of 32; treat USMNT as stronger favorite than pre-update projections.