United States Men’s National Team midfielder Tyler Adams addressed concerns regarding Christian Pulisic’s fitness ahead of their upcoming World Cup group stage match against Australia. Pulisic, 27, left the field at halftime during the USA’s 4-1 victory over Paraguay, raising questions about his availability for the next fixture.

According to reports, Pulisic has been dealing with a calf issue, which initially arose a few days before the opening match. The injury appeared to be aggravated during the game when Pulisic was struck again in the same area. Following the Paraguay match, he was seen training individually in California as the team prepared for their Group D clash.

Adams, who plays for Bournemouth and the USMNT, sought to reassure fans and media that Pulisic’s injury was not expected to sideline him. “He picked up a knock a few days before the game. He got kicked in the same spot during the game. It gets tight at half-time but he’ll be fine,” Adams said.

The United States is set to host Australia in Seattle on Friday, with both teams aiming to secure a strong position in the group standings. Pulisic’s condition remains a key point of attention given his status as a pivotal player for the US squad. Team officials have not released an official update on his participation, but Adams’s comments suggest optimism about his recovery ahead of the match.