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USA train for the final time before Round of 16 clash with Holland, as Christian Pulisic returns to practice following pelvic contusion that threatened his availability for game

The USA were spotted training Friday night in Qatar for a final time before their Round of 16 clash vs. Holland, with Christian Pulisic on the grass following an injury scare earlier in the week.

The Chelsea winger left the decisive group stage match vs. Iran at halftime after suffering what the team later called a 'pelvic contusion,' but the team announced Friday he was cleared to play vs. Holland.

He and his teammates looked focused as they took the field at Al Gharafa SC.

Antonee Robinson and Tim Ream are good bets to start once again on Saturday
Meanwhile, Sergino Dest looks set to start against his birth nation at right-back
Weston McKennie has yet to last 90 minutes in Qatar
Christian Pulisic looks to have won his race for fitness

Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic looked focused during practice on Friday

Josh Sargent also took part in practice but his chances of playing a role vs.