'I am the head coach; I am not a mannequin' - Pochettino
Summary
United States men's coach Mauricio Pochettino told his players they cannot choose which games to play. Christian Pulisic, a player for AC Milan, wanted to rest during the Gold Cup, so Pochettino left him out of two friendly matches. The USA team lost both games, against Turkey and Switzerland, before their Gold Cup opener.Key Facts
- US coach Mauricio Pochettino said players can't decide which games to play in.
- Christian Pulisic hoped to skip the Gold Cup but was left out of two friendly games by Pochettino.
- Pulisic has played 118 matches for club and country since joining AC Milan in July 2023.
- Former US players Landon Donovan and Alexi Lalas criticized Pulisic.
- Pochettino clarified that players should follow the team's plan.
- USA lost 2-1 to Turkey and 4-0 to Switzerland in the friendlies.
- The USA team has lost four games in a row before their Gold Cup match against Trinidad and Tobago.
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