Pulisic Seeks First Goal Since December in USMNT Friendly

Christian Pulisic said Saturday he feels he will score in every game and is growing tired of answering questions about his scoring drought that dates to December. “No matter how bad things are, I like to look at the positive light,” Pulisic said. “I’ve had this happen before in my career.

It’s difficult times. Coach Mauricio Pochettino said avoiding injuries is the primary goal and indicated heavy rotation. Senegal won January’s Africa Cup of Nations before being stripped of the title after players protested a penalty decision by leaving the field.

The team features players including Sadio Mané, Nicolas Jackson and Kalidou Koulibaly.

Center back Mark McKenzie said the squad views the match as a test while focusing on tactics. A goalkeeper rotation between two players remains under consideration after one appeared in net during the March window. Pulisic said a positive result would provide confidence.

“Of course, any time you get a good result it gives you a bit of confidence,” he said.