USMNT releases five players to clubs ahead of Mexico friendly

US manager Mauricio Pochettino has allowed five of his players to return to their clubs ahead of a friendly with Mexico on Wednesday.

The news was confirmed via an official press release which explained that Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Ricardo Pepi, Zack Steffen and Marlon Fossey will undergo “continued evaluation and treatment” with their respective teams.

All but Pulisic have minor injuries, while the Milan striker has been sent back for ‘load management’.

“As we have said, we are always going to make decisions that are in the best interest of our players and we respect the relationship we have with their clubs,” revealed Pochettino.

No other player will be called up in his place.