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USMNT's Chris Richards has torn ligaments in ankle, putting World Cup status in doubt
US national team center-back Chris Richards has “two torn ligaments in his ankle”, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner said on Thursday, casting uncertainty on the stalwart defender’s status for this summer’s World Cup.
TL;DR
- Chris Richards has suffered an injury with 'two torn ligaments in his ankle', according to Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner.
- His World Cup status is now uncertain, with a race against time for recovery.
- Richards is considered a key center-back for the USMNT, with limited options at the position.
- Crystal Palace has a Conference League final on Wednesday, with Richards' availability being '50/50'.
- The USMNT's pre-tournament friendlies are scheduled for May 31 and June 6, and their World Cup opener is on June 12.