USMNT Roster Scare: Patrick Agyemang Stretchered Off at Derby County With Suspected Ankle/Achilles Injury

USMNT forward Patrick Agyemang — who scored as a substitute in the 2–5 loss to Belgium on March 28 — was stretchered off in the first half of a Derby County vs Stoke City Championship match on April 5 with a suspected ankle or Achilles tendon injury. With the World Cup 66 days away and Pochettino's 26-man roster not due until May 26, the injury puts Agyemang's candidacy at serious risk. CBS Sports had listed him as the best aerial option among forwards outside the projected starting eleven. The injury adds to the USMNT's growing depth concerns following their 2–7 combined defeat to Belgium and Portugal in March camp. Pochettino has one remaining test before the roster deadline — the May 31 friendly vs Senegal in Charlotte.