Christian Pulisic has returned to Chelsea in order to continue his recovery from injury, United States coach Gregg Berhalter confirmed on Wednesday.
Pulisic, 22, has been out of action since the end of October after suffering a hamstring problem prior to the Blues' Premier League clash against Burnley.
He was nevertheless called up by the USMNT for their November friendlies against Wales and Panama, although the star remained some way off full fitness.
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But after failing to recover in time, he will now leave the squad and head back to west London.