Pochettino chides press for questions after 3-2 loss to Turkey: ‘We won the group’
Summary
Mauricio Pochettino, coach of the U.S. men's soccer team, responded to questions after a 3-2 loss to Turkey by saying he expected praise for the U.S. finishing first in their World Cup group. He emphasized the team's strong earlier performances and expressed confidence about advancing to the next round.Key Facts
- The U.S. lost 3-2 to Turkey but had already secured first place in Group D.
- The U.S. won previous matches 4-1 against Paraguay and 2-0 against Australia.
- Pochettino highlighted that finishing top of the group was the main goal and the team achieved it.
- He disagreed with questions about the team's momentum after the loss.
- Pochettino noted many players made their World Cup debuts or first starts during the group stage.
- He expressed frustration that the team had not been congratulated for winning the group.
- The U.S. team is preparing for the next stage of the World Cup, which he described as a final.
- Pochettino praised the team's performance despite the loss against Turkey, a team not playing for advancement.
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