Mauricio Pochettino He is the official new coach of the United States as of Tuesday. The announcement comes ahead of the North American team’s friendly, which has a temporary Mikey Varastied against New Zealand in Cincinnati (1-1) and, after that, Christian Pulisic spoke about the appointment of the Argentine coach.
The current Milan winger says he hopes so Pochettino could instill the gritty mentality and risk-taking ability his team needs to compete at the highest level as hosts of the 2026 World Cup, where the United States will host Mexico and Canada.
The United States has been without a permanent coach since it was eliminated in the group stage of the Copa América in June, a tournament it also hosted, and a few days later. Gregg Berhalter was dismissed.
“We need to turn the page”
“It’s time to turn the page. We really have to go up a level,” he said. Pulisic. “I feel a little bad now, but I know that better times are coming. I hope that he (Pochettino) will bring a culture that is ready to fight, that is ready to take risks and win”
“There are many things that must be changed, the mentality and the culture of the group. I think we have the quality, but I know that is the first thing he will want to change,” said a convincing. Pulisic who left Chelsea for Milan in the summer of 2023, when Pochettino took over the reins of the ‘blues’.
The United States’ next matches will be a friendly against Panama on October 12 and against Mexico three days later. That is when Pochettino will make his debut.
Source: La Verdad
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