LEEDS, England (AP) – U.S. forward Brenden Aaronson was sent off Sunday with an apparent left knee injury while playing for Leeds in the Premier League, a potential concern for the Americans ahead of league play. world cup.
Aaronson fell to the ground, rolling on his sock and clutching his knee before being treated by club doctors. He cautiously left the field to be substituted in the 59th minute against Brighton.
Aaronson was included in the 2022 World Cup squad and is fighting to be included in the squad that will be announced on May 26th. The U.S. team will begin training the next day in Fayetteville, Georgia.
In another development worrying US manager Mauricio Pochettino, centre-back Chris Richards left Crystal Palace’s 2-2 draw with Brentford on Sunday with a problem with his left ankle after landing awkwardly while attempting a header.
Richards, who came on as a substitute in the 61st inning, finished the game, but was later seen being helped in the tunnel, apparently without his left boot.
“I think Chris has twisted his ankle,” Palace manager Oliver Glasner said, adding: “There’s quite a bit of swelling so we’ll need to do further evaluation.”
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