Poyet hopeful over Altidore's fitness

United States striker Altidore pulled up with a hamstring problem during his country's opening group game in Brazil, against Ghana.

However, the 24-year-old was close to returning for the USA's last-16 tie with Belgium, which ended in an extra-time defeat for Jurgen Klinsmann's men.

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