NASHVILLE — U.S. soccer star Christian Pulisic cleared coronavirus protocol and participated in national team workouts Monday, three days before the Americans’ World Cup qualifying opener in El Salvador. It remains unclear, however, whether he will play in the first match.
The Chelsea attacker, who was vaccinated, tested positive about two weeks ago and, per British guidelines, remained in isolation at least 10 days in London. He was allowed to travel over the weekend, flying commercial via Washington with several English-based U.S. teammates.
The question now, U.S. team officials said Monday, is Pulisic’s fitness level after being sidelined for about two weeks and missing two Chelsea matches.