New Delhi, March 23 -- Cincinnati's Roman Celentano was replaced by Columbus' Patrick Schulte on Sunday on the U.S. roster for friendlies against Belgium and Portugal.

Celentano did not dress for Cincinnati's 4-3 win over Montreal on Sunday in Major League Soccer, and the U.S. Soccer Federation said, "Celentano has been withdrawn to avoid a potential injury risk."

Schulte has made three national team appearances. Both goalkeepers are considered backups to national team starter Matt Freese and former starter Matt Turner. The roster also includes Chris Brady.

The U.S. plays Belgium on Saturday and Portugal on March 31, both at Atlanta, in the last matches before coach Mauricio Pochettino announces his World Cup roster on May 26.

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