Mauricio Pochettino He is officially the new head coach of the United States since Tuesday. The announcement came before the friendly against the American team, with Mikey Varastied against New Zealand in Cincinnati (1-1) and, after that, Christian Pulisic He spoke about the appointment of the Argentine coach.
The current Milan winger said he is hopeful that Pochettino can instill the fierce mentality and risk-taking his team needs to compete at the highest level as host of the 2026 World Cup, which the United States will co-host with Mexico and Canada.
The United States had been without a permanent coach since it was eliminated in the group stage of the Copa América in June, a tournament it also played as host, and days later Gregg Berhalter was dismissed.
“We must turn the page”
“It’s time to turn the page. We really need to move up a level,” he said. Pulisic“I feel pretty bad right now, but I know that better times are coming. Hopefully he (Pochettino) brings a culture that is willing to fight, that is willing to take risks and win.”
“There are a lot of things that need to change, 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 confident Pulisic who left Chelsea for Milan in the summer of 2023, just when Pochettino took over the reins of the ‘blues’.
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The United States’ next matches will be friendlies against Panama on October 12 and against Mexico three days later. That is when Pochettino will make his debut.
