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Mauricio Pochettino on Absent Christian Pulisic
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Christian Pulisic will not feature for the USMNT in this summer's Gold Cup after a gruelling season for AC Milan.
US Men’s National Team boss Mauricio Pochettino isn’t letting a single player “dictate the plan” he has for the American squad, even if that player is Christian Pulisic.
Christian Pulisic has been backed by former teammate Olivier Giroud as the ruckus over the U.S. men’s national team star’s summer absence continues to rumble on.
Pulisic, who lives in Jupiter and has family in other parts of Palm Beach County, will not feature for the U.S. soccer team in summer tournaments.
Pulisic also responded to the critics, some of whom are former national team stars, who said he needs to show a stronger commitment to the USMNT. He believes that argument is "way out of line":
Christian Pulisic opens up about his absence from USMNT friendlies, revealing his true feelings on missing out with the squad.
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