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Christian Pulisic set to miss USMNT qualifier in El Salvador

The USMNT is set to face a big challenge on Thursday as it takes on El Salvador to open World Cup qualifying. Aside from being an away match, the team will also be facing a test as its best player will be missing from the lineup.

According to Steven Goff, Pulisic did not travel with the team and is staying stateside for the match. However, he may be available on Sunday against Canada in Nashville.

Christian Pulisic, who joined USMNT this week in Nashville after recovering from coronavirus, didn't accompany group to El Salvador today for World Cup qualifying opener Thu, USSF says.