Pochettino kecewa status Richards masih belum pasti
LOS ANGELES: Jurulatih Amerika Syarikat (AS), Mauricio Pochettino mengesahkan pemain pertahanan Chris Richards tidak akan beraksi pada perlawanan persahabatan menentang Jerman sambil meluahkan kekecewaan terhadap ketidakpastian status pemain itu menjelang Piala Dunia. Pertahanan tengah Crystal Palace itu sudah mengumpul 36 penampilan bersama AS dan dijangka menjadi pilihan utama Pochettino di benteng pertahanan bersama kapten Tim Ream, namun Richards mengalami kecederaan buku
United States coach Mauricio Pochettino expressed frustration regarding the uncertain status of defender Chris Richards ahead of the World Cup. Richards will miss the friendly against Germany due to an ankle injury sustained last month. The Crystal Palace center-back, a key player for the USMNT, has not played since May 17th and his recovery has taken longer than anticipated. Pochettino admitted disappointment, stating that the team's decision to include Richards in the squad was based on information that suggested he might be available sooner. The coach is now evaluating Richards' condition daily as the team prepares for their World Cup opener.
Richards' fitness is crucial for the USMNT's defense as they co-host the upcoming World Cup, and his availability remains a significant question mark.
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