US EditionPochettino on Rejecting Pulisic Offer for Friendlies: 'I Am the Head Coach. I Am Not a Mannequin'
- Mauricio Pochettino stated that players "cannot dictate the plan," justifying his decision to exclude Christian Pulisic from friendlies for the Gold Cup.
- Pochettino mentioned that he maintains a good connection with Pulisic despite the exclusion and emphasized the importance of sticking to the team's plan.
- Injuries and Club World Cup participation will keep several players, including Weston McKennie and Timothy Weah, out of the Gold Cup.
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The Peterborough Examiner
Pochettino on rejecting Pulisic offer for friendlies: ‘I am the head coach. I am not a mannequin’
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino said he wouldn't allow Christian Pulisic to dictate which games he would be available for, explaining why he rejected the star's
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Pochettino defends Pulisic omission: 'I'm not a mannequin'
United States coach Mauricio Pochettino defended his decision to omit Christian Pulisic from recent friendlies against Turkey and Switzerland on Saturday, saying he alone was responsible for choosing his squad.
Los Angeles Times
Independent EspañolUnited States coach Mauricio Pochettino said he would not allow Christian Pulisic to dictate which matches would be available, explaining why he rejected the star player's offer to play a couple of friendly matches but not the Gold Cup.
Pochettino on rejecting Pulisic offer for friendlies: 'I am the head coach. I am not a mannequin'
U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino says he wouldn't allow Christian Pulisic to dictate which games he would be available for, explaining why he rejected the star's offer to play in a pair of friendlies ahead of the CONCACAF Gold Cup but not the tournament itself.
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