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Pochettino Recalls Gio Reyna With Behavior Warning for USMNT Friendlies

Pochettino says Reyna must show maturity to stay in future USMNT plans.

Overview

  • Reyna has been named to the November squad for friendlies against Paraguay on Friday and Uruguay on Nov. 18.
  • Pochettino framed the call-up as a short-term opportunity, saying, “If a player doesn’t behave well, he’s not going to be with us,” and stressing the need to prove maturity.
  • Reyna arrives with limited club form, logging 146 minutes for Borussia Mönchengladbach this season and no full 90 since March 2022.
  • The 2022 World Cup fallout remains a backdrop as Pochettino says the past will not be held against Reyna if he meets team standards.
  • Christian Pulisic, not involved in these friendlies, welcomed Reyna’s return, called him a “really, really good player,” and urged patience as he rebuilds.