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Pulisic on Relationship with Pochettino: `Probably Not as Much Drama as You Guys Think There Is'
Christian Pulisic clarified that media perceptions differ from reality, emphasizing a constructive relationship with coach Mauricio Pochettino despite prior disagreements over team selection.
- Christian Pulisic downplayed the controversy, saying his relationship with U.S. national team coach Mauricio Pochettino is good and less dramatic than the media suggests.
- Pulisic skipped the CONCACAF Gold Cup to rest after two seasons with AC Milan and had offered to play in friendlies, but Pochettino refused those offers in June to maintain squad unity.
- This month, Christian Pulisic returned to the national team, starting two friendlies and assisting in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Japan, noting camps help players bond and improve teamwork.
- With outside scrutiny rising, some former American players criticized Christian Pulisic and he had not spoken to reporters since last spring, but Mauricio Pochettino, U.S. national team coach, said last month the matter is behind them and urged the team to move forward intelligently.
- At 27, Pulisic's experience includes 32 goals in 80 international appearances, and he says he does not feel stalled, signaling ongoing commitment to the U.S. national team.
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Christian Pulisic, Mauricio Pochettino’s relationship “good” after September window - SBI Soccer
Christian Pulisic’s relationship with U.S. men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino hasn’t wavered since the American star missed the CONCACAF Gold Cup. In fact, the relationship has likely improved following Pulisic’s latest performance in Tuesday’s home friendly vs. Japan. Pulisic assisted on the USMNT’s second goal at Lower.com Field in a 2-0 victory over No. 17-ranked Japan. The 26-year-old played 66 minutes in the match, logging h…
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