United States midfielder Weston McKennie has a bruised left knee, not a sprain as was first announced. McKennie left the Americans' 1-0 friendly win over Mexico on Tuesday night in the 40th minute after injuring the knee and was replaced by Julian Green. The U.S. Soccer Federation originally called the injury a sprain, but said Wednesday he was re-evaluated and has a bruise and no sprain. McKennie, who also played 83 minutes against Brazil on Friday, is among the U.S.'s more promising young players. The 20-year-old is a regular starter for Schalke in the Bundesliga. McKennie returned to Schalke on Wednesday for additional treatment, according to the USSF, which did not have a timetable for his return.
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