Mauricio Pochettino, coach of the United States National Team, said Friday that the controversy of summer with Christian Pulisic was in the past and that the team is focused on sports.
The Argentine coach spoke in the previous one against South Korea, where the return of the American captain is expected.
“We all make mistakes at some point, because we interpret the situation differently. The most important thing is that when you are intelligent, you have to know how to advance and do the right things. I want to be smart, ”said Pochettino.
The origin of controversy with Pulisic
The conflict arose in June, when Pulisic decided not to dispute the Concacaf Gold Cup to rest after two demanding seasons with AC Milan. The attacker, who will turn 27 on September 18, was willing to participate in a couple of friendlies, but Pochettino rejected the proposal ensuring that he preferred to keep the same group.
At that time, the coach declared: “I am the coach. I am not a mannequin”which generated tensions and criticisms in the environment of the selection.
Pulisic’s gesture was publicly questioned by former American football exfigures such as Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey, historical leaders in goals with the national team. His comments unleashed hard answers from both Pulisic himself and his current companions.
Pochettino and the new chapter with Pulisic
Meanwhile, Pulisic has remained silent during training in New Jersey. The American striker did not talk to the media, but Pochettino said the player is motivated:
“Christian is happy to be here. Of course, he is a very important player for us”The coach said.
With this message, Pochettino tries to close a controversial chapter and focus attention on the immediate future of the United States National Team, which is prepared for the next World Cup with Pulisic as a leader within the field.
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