Pulisic & Ferreira start! Berhalter gambles on star’s fitness and throws in striker for Netherlands last-16 clash
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WHAT HAPPENED? Pulisic has been named in the USMNT starting line-up for their last-16 clash against the Netherlands. Pulisic was a doubt for the tie after suffering a ‘pelvic contusion’ against Iran in their final group game, but has been declared fit to start in the crucial knockout round tie.
AND WHAT’S MORE: Jesus Ferreira has also been selected by Gregg Berhalter. The striker hasn’t played a single minute at the World Cup yet, but the 21-year-old will play alongside Timothy Weah and Pulisc in the front three. Ferreira scored 18 goals for FC Dallas last season and will hope to replicate that form today.