Matt Turner was forced off during the USMNT’s Copa America defeat to Panama, with an injury update offered heading into a clash with Uruguay.
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Shot-stopper replaced at half-timeCostly defeat suffered against PanamaPositive result required in Kansas CityGettyWHAT HAPPENED?
The Nottingham Forest goalkeeper, who is seeing questions asked of his future at club level, was replaced at half-time by Ethan Horvath as the United States suffered a disappointing setback in Atlanta. The game was tied at 1-1 when Turner was laid low.
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The U.S. were always up against it, though, after seeing Tim Weah pick up a reckless red card inside the opening 16 minutes. Panama were also reduced to 10 men late on, but had established a 2-1 lead by that stage and saw out the final minutes to claim three precious points.
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A positive result against Uruguay in their final Group C fixture is now imperative for the USMNT, as they take aim at the quarter-finals, with Turner telling that his status for that game is “unclear” but remains “positive” that he can play – with the next 48 hours set to determine the full extent of a left knee problem.
WHAT NEXT FOR THE USMNT?
Turner added on fearing the worst against Panama: “Don’t know why but I had this feeling before the match that something bad was going to happen.” It did and Gregg Berhalter’s side must now offer a positive response as a collective when they head to Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Monday.