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

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Chris Richards will not take part in the United States’ final World Cup tune-up friendly against Germany, head coach Mauricio Pochettino said in Friday’s pre-match press conference.

While Pochettino awaits further assessments, the defender’s status for the World Cup is decidedly in doubt.