Christian Pulisic
The Talisman
'Captain America' is the home nation's one genuine star — and he's already an injury doubt, turning every U.S. fixture into a question of whether he's fit.
Skill4/5
Flair4/5
Clutch4/5
Hype4/5
Player rating
83OVRLW
- Pace86
- Shooting80
- Passing79
- Dribbling86
- Defending46
- Physical66
Next matches
- Next upvs TurkeySoFi Stadium, InglewoodJun 25
The read
The U.S. demolished Paraguay 4-1, but Pulisic was subbed off at the half after a kick to the calf and his status for Australia on June 19 is genuinely up in the air — his fitness is the home team's biggest question.
The fan’s readHe assisted the opener in the most prolific World Cup match in U.S. history, and if America has a defining moment this summer it runs through him — a fragile but elite attacker, in front of home crowds, is the highest-ceiling story the tournament's host has.