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(AP) \u2014 Christian Pulisic once again trained alone Tuesday during the U.S. team&#8217;s game. <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\">world cup<\/span> Practice session during rehabilitation of calf injury.<\/p>\n<p>A team spokesperson said Pulisic &#8220;has been productive every day&#8221; for two consecutive days of individual training while his teammates practiced at the U.S. training base in Orange County. The Americans&#8217; next game is against Australia in Seattle on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>Pulisic was limited to playing half of the games. <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\">USA wins 4-1 in World Cup opener<\/span> It took place last Friday against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.<\/p>\n<p>AC Milan&#8217;s forward had a great performance <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\">First match of second World Cup<\/span>. He assisted Folarin Balogun&#8217;s opening goal, relentlessly penetrating the left side of the U.S. attack and making plays that led to Paraguay&#8217;s own goal.<\/p>\n<p>Pulisic was kicked in the back of his left calf during training last week and was removed from the win against Paraguay at half-time due to stiffness. After the highest-scoring first half in a World Cup game, the United States already led 3-0.<\/p>\n<p>Manager Mauricio Pochettino said the decision to cut Pulisic&#8217;s minutes was a precautionary one.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I think I&#8217;ll be fine for a few more days,&#8221; Pulisic said after the game. &#8220;It&#8217;s just the soles of my feet and calves. I&#8217;m staying positive. 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