‘Sick of it’: Socceroo Connor Metcalfe fires back at US barbs in World Cup buildup
Summary
Australian soccer player Connor Metcalfe responded to criticism from US commentators before their World Cup match. The Socceroos have been called average and expected to lose by US analysts, but the team stays focused on upcoming games.Key Facts
- Australia (Socceroos) is in Group D with the US, Turkey, and Paraguay for the World Cup.
- US pundits have criticized Australia and their coach Tony Popovic, predicting Australia will finish last in the group.
- Former US players Landon Donovan and Alexi Lalas made negative comments about Australia’s team and coach.
- The US beat Australia 2-1 in a friendly match in October, Australia’s first loss under Coach Popovic.
- Connor Metcalfe said he is tired of the negative talk and wants to focus on playing the games.
- Australia’s player Cristian Volpato recently switched to play for Australia instead of Italy and is working on his fitness.
- Coach Tony Popovic said Volpato is improving and likely to play soon.
- The Socceroos are preparing for friendlies against Switzerland and their World Cup opener against Turkey before playing the US.
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