"United States left-back Antonee Robinson was handed his first Premier League start of the season by Fulham on Saturday as he returns to full fitness after knee surgery. Robinson had right knee surgery on May 27, two days after Fulham's Premier League finale. He has experienced pain in his knee since, limiting him to four matches this season -- three as a substitute in the league and one start in the English League Cup."
"Making Fulham's starting lineup for the match at Burnley on Saturday will boost his prospects of being available for next summer's World Cup, which the U.S. is co-hosting. He hasn't played at all for the Americans in their international matches this season. The U.S. is scheduled to play Belgium on March 28 at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Portugal at the same venue three days later, followed by Senegal in Charlotte on May 31 and then Germany in Chicago on June 6."
Antonee Robinson returned to Fulham's starting lineup at Burnley as he works back to full fitness after right knee surgery on May 27. Persistent knee pain limited him to four appearances this season—three substitute appearances in the Premier League and one start in the English League Cup—with his most recent outing coming against Aston Villa on Sept. 28. The Burnley start improves the likelihood of his availability for next summer's World Cup, which the United States will co-host. Robinson has not featured for the Americans this international season. The U.S. will play friendlies against Belgium, Portugal, Senegal and Germany before beginning World Cup play.
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