Chris Richards’s World Cup in doubt as ankle injury rules USMNT defender out for Germany friendly

TL;DR

Chris Richards will miss the USMNT's World Cup friendly against Germany due to an ankle injury.
His status for the World Cup remains in doubt as coach Mauricio Pochettino awaits further assessments.
Richards tore ligaments in his ankle, an injury that has caused him to miss recent club matches.
Pochettino is unhappy with the unclear recovery timeline and emphasizes that only fully fit players will compete.
The deadline for medical changes to the World Cup squad is June 11.

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