Pochettino Explains Why He Didn’t Personally Call Omitted US Players

United States coach Mauricio Pochettino has defended his decision to email players who missed out on his 26-man World Cup squad instead of phoning them. Pundits and former US striker Herculez Gomez criticised the email approach, arguing players deserve a personal call. Pochettino said he understands the disappointment and prefers not to make players relive the moment face-to-face. He admitted he lost sleep over his squad choices and said a voicemail or apology call can feel dishonest. The US kick off their Group D campaign at the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay on June 13, before facing Australia and Turkey.

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