U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured leg in World Cup loss to Belgium

Christian Pulisic, a star for the U.S. men's national soccer team, suffered a fractured right leg during the team's World Cup defeat to Belgium. The injury, which includes a bone bruise and a microfracture of his tibia and fibula, will keep him sidelined for several weeks.

Pulisic sustained the injury in the 52nd minute of the round-of-16 match against Belgium while attempting a shot. He remained in the game but was visibly hobbling and was substituted in the 59th minute. The diagnosis was first reported by The Athletic and later confirmed by a person familiar with the injury who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.

Despite the setback, Pulisic is expected to be able to resume training before AC Milan's Serie A opener against Torino on August 23. The 27-year-old attacker is entering his fourth season with the Italian club. Pulisic missed one World Cup match due to a calf injury and left two others early. He has scored 30 goals in 90 international appearances for the U.S.

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He is expected to be able to resume training before AC Milan's Serie A opener at Torino on Aug. 23.