United States will arrive in Honduras on Monday without three of its star footballers with the possibility of suffering the loss of another star after the bitter draw for 1-1 against Canada for the qualifiers in the World Cup in Qatar.
The American team did not have its captain Christian Pulisic and goalkeeper Zack Steffen in his debut against El Salvador on Thursday, being able to recover only the Chelsea midfielder for the clash against his neighbors, as the Manchester City goalkeeper remains infected with covid-19 and will not be out of the game in the next game up front Honduras.
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In addition to the archer, the gringa squad will see their faces in front of the Bicolor without two of their young figures, as it is Weston McKennie i Gio Reyna. McKennie was removed from the delegation on Sunday after violating health protocols against the virus, as the same player confirmed via social media during the game against Canada in Nashville.
“Unfortunately I am suspended for today’s game for violations of the team’s covid protocol. I apologize for my actions, I will be strongly encouraging the boys tonight and I hope to be back soon,” he posted on Instagram stories on Juventus player, where he had already been punished in April for hosting a party at his residence despite health laws.
The United States surprised the 23-year-old midfielder, as Pulisic commented “we try not to let this situation affect us too much … We miss him today. This is about moving forward and winning games.”
Try it, On the other hand, suffered an injury to the tendon of the curve before the game in front of the neighbor, incapacitated to play. On the other hand, Sergiño Dest, Barcelona winger, was injured against Canada due to an injury to his right ankle, being replaced in the 45th minute.
about Dest, The coach Gregg Belhalter comment that on Monday he will be tested to determine if he can play against Honduras or not, but the chances are minimal according to US reports.