Mauricio Pochettino on Absent Christian Pulisic
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US Men’s National Team boss Mauricio Pochettino isn’t letting a single player “dictate the plan” he has for the American squad, even if that player is Christian Pulisic.
Christian Pulisic will not feature for the USMNT in this summer's Gold Cup after a gruelling season for AC Milan.
Pulisic and the U.S. Soccer Federation agreed that he would sit out this summer's Gold Cup 'to get the rest he needs'
Christian Pulisic has been backed by former teammate Olivier Giroud as the ruckus over the U.S. men’s national team star’s summer absence continues to rumble on.
Pulisic, who lives in Jupiter and has family in other parts of Palm Beach County, will not feature for the U.S. soccer team in summer tournaments.
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Pulisic also responded to the critics, some of whom are former national team stars, who said he needs to show a stronger commitment to the USMNT. He believes that argument is "way out of line":
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World Soccer Talk on MSNJesse Marsch vs. USMNT: Canada boss’ four-word message leaves Christian Pulisic and Mauricio Pochettino exposedCanada head coach Jesse Marsch has now entered the fray with a quiet but unmistakable message—one that seemed aimed at both Pulisic and those in charge of the U.S. men’s national team.
Tim Howard has taken aim at Weston McKennie, saying the midfielder's comments on Christian Pulisic are indicative of a poor culture on the USMNT.