# Should we cut Christian Pulisic some slack?

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Podcast: [Bleck & Abdalla](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bleck-abdalla-7633306)
Published: 2026-07-09T19:39:00+00:00
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As France prepares to face Morocco in the World Cup, we’ve learned the USMNT’s Christian Pulisic suffered a bone bruise and microfracture in his leg during the loss to Belgium. Is Norway’s Erling Haaland the World Cup’s version of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce? Our latest LeBron James update has him reportedly considering the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves. After his placement on the NFL Top 100, could Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield be ranked behind as many as 15 other passers? Will France dominate Morocco today? How much longer will we wait for a decision from James? Will the new look Los Angeles Lakers be better than last year’s team? Has disgruntled San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk caught his last NFL touchdown? How much NFL preseason football are the guys planning on watching? Will the live action Moana bomb at the box office this weekend? Who has the best projected starting lineup in the NFL this year? Future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander will retire at the end of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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