As the heat is getting turned up on possible Italian and European destinations for USMNT and current Antalyaspor striker Haji Wright, Turkish media is reporting that he could be out for 2-3 weeks with a back strain.
An outstanding weekend for Americans on both sides of the Atlantic saw several players and a coach finding their way onto a variety of Team of the Week lists – with the Leeds duo of Jesse Marsch and Brenden Aaronson leading the way.
Haji Wright is keeping his name in the conversation for a World Cup spot as he scored twice to help Antalyaspor to a massive win over reigning Turkish Super Lig champions Trabzonspor.
Haji Wright scored his first goal of the Turkish Super Lig season and it proved to be the game-winner as Antalyaspor claimed all three points in their victory over Umraniyespor.
After spending all of last season on loan with Turkish club Antalyaspor, Haji Wright’s Danish parent club SønderjyskE confirmed today that the two clubs have reached a deal for his permanent transfer.
Haji Wright’s strong season in Turkey could see him make a move to the English Championship as reports have suggested that Hull City has made a move for the forward.
The USMNT’s long, four-game international window finally comes to an end on Tuesday, when they travel to El Salvador in their second CONCACAF Nations League group-stage game, looking to avoid falling into the same trap as nine months ago.
The United States begins its defense of the CONCACAF Nations League crown when it hosts Grenada on Friday night in Austin, in the first of their four group-stage games.
