USA vs Nederlands at FIFA World Cup: Christian Pulisic aims to be fit for round  16 knockout match 

In the game against Iran, Christian Pulisic got a knee to the pelvic bone.

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With the United States having advanced to the round of 16 where they face Nederlands ,

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he will be hoping to be healthy for his team's World Cup campaign.

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Christian Pulisic of the United States expects to play against the Netherlands in the World Cup round of 16 on Saturday

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after breaking his pelvic bone while scoring in the 1-0 win against Iran.

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Pulisic stated that he would check with the medical staff in the hopes of participating in Thursday's training session.

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Pulisic stated that he took a knee to the pelvic bone rather than the genitals.

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Pulisic was in obvious discomfort after colliding with Iran goalie Alireza Beiranvand on Tuesday.

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