USMNT fans noticed Christian Pulisic's absence from the starting lineup against Ecuador, sparking speculation about the reason.
Mauricio Pochettino made a bold tactical decision, leaving Pulisic benched for most of the match, which ended in a 1-1 draw at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas.
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The friendly against Ecuador was a test of tactical maturity and squad depth under Pochettino's new leadership, with questions about Pulisic's fitness dominating the post-match discussion.
Author's summary: Pulisic's absence sparks speculation about fitness.