There are many U.S. men’s national team players currently shining in their club seasons, but others are currently on the sidelines waiting for their opportunity to get back playing regularly.
Chris Richards, Gio Reyna, and Sergino Dest are just three of several players abroad who are out of the mix with their clubs. Both Richards and Reyna are fighting their way back in England and Germany respectively while Dest remains out long-term.
Several others are back in training, with game action right around the corner.
Here is a closer look at the expected return dates for the injured USMNT contingent:
Chris Richards
One of the centerbacks fighting to be part of the USMNT’s long-term picture will unfortunately have to wait until 2025 to represent on the international level.
Chris Richards isn’t expected back for Crystal Palace until late-November, manager Oliver Glasner confirmed earlier this month. Richards is out with a hamstring injury, which has also cost him crucial minutes in the Eagles backline.
The Alabama native has made six combined appearances this season, but will be stuck on that number for at least four-to-five more weeks.
Gio Reyna
Gio Reyna is on pace to return to the Borussia Dortmund plans in the coming weeks.
A re-aggravation of a groin strain has kept Reyna on the sidelines in Germany, which also forced him to miss Mauricio Pochettino’s first USMNT camp in charge. Reyna has made just one appearance for the Black and Yellow this season, continuing what has been a frustrating spell for the 21-year-old attacking midfielder.
Reyna has the talent to make a difference for Dortmund this season, but he needs to put a healthy string of performances together first before anything.
Sergino Dest
Don’t expect to see Sergino Dest back in 2024.
The USMNT fullback torn his ACL back in April which has sidelined him ever since. Dest missed the Copa America this past…
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Author : Larry Henry Jr
Publish date : 2024-10-28 22:20:32
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