Auston Trusty Impresses for US in Portugal Loss, Cramp Only

Auston Trusty, the Celtic defender, delivered a standout performance for the United States in their 2-0 friendly defeat to Portugal on Wednesday night in Atlanta, but raised brief injury concerns before confirming he suffered only cramp. The 27-year-old center back started his sixth international match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where Portugal scored through Francisco Trincao and Joao Felix, before Trusty was substituted in the 91st minute after going down clutching his leg.

Trusty quickly addressed the scare on social media, replying to a concerned fan: "Just cramped in both calves at the same time. All good, mate, thank you." The update came as he traveled back to Scotland ahead of Celtic's crucial Scottish Premiership match against Dundee on Sunday at Dens Park. Celtic, trailing league leaders Hearts by five points and second-placed Rangers by two with seven games remaining before the split, cannot afford further setbacks in their bid to retain the title.

During the match, Trusty impressed against a formidable Portuguese attack featuring Bruno Fernandes, Pedro Neto and Vitinha. He recorded nine clearances, six recoveries, two blocks and tackles, won all his aerial duels and...