Chris Richards’s World Cup in doubt as ankle injury rules USMNT defender out for Germany friendly

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Chris Richards will not take part in the United States’ final World Cup tune-up friendly against Germany, head coach Mauricio Pochettino said in Friday’s pre-match press conference.

While Pochettino awaits further assessments, the defender’s status for the World Cup is decidedly in doubt.

Continue reading…Pochettino ‘not happy’ with Palace’s injury assessmentRichards missed Conference League finalPredict your World Cup bracket | Complete player guideChris Richards will not take part in the United States’ final World Cup tune-up friendly against Germany, head coach Mauricio Pochettino said in Friday’s pre-match press conference.While Pochettino awaits further assessments, the defender’s status for the World Cup is decidedly in doubt. Continue reading…