Christian Pulisic says substitution was precaution, hopes kicked leg ‘is nothing’ (opens original article in a new tab)

U.S. soccer star Christian Pulisic was substituted during the World Cup opener against Paraguay after being kicked in the leg, with the team treating it as a precaution.

• Christian Pulisic was substituted at halftime of the World Cup opener against Paraguay due to a kicked leg.
• U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino called the substitution a precaution after Pulisic couldn't loosen his left calf.
• Pulisic said he was kicked two days before the game and hopes the injury is minor.