Pochettino on Rejecting Pulisic Offer for Friendlies: 'I Am the Head Coach. I Am Not a Mannequin'

Pochettino defends Pulisic omission: 'I'm not a mannequin'

SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES: United States coach Mauricio Pochettino defended his decision to omit Christian Pulisic from recent friendlies against Turkey and Switzerland on Saturday, saying he alone was responsible for choosing his squad. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

Poch: Pulisic can't dictate which games he plays

USMNT Mauricio Pochettino said he wouldn't allow Christian Pulisic to dictate which games he would be available for.

Pochettino on rejecting Pulisic offer for friendlies: ‘I am the head coach. I am not a mannequin’

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino said he wouldn't allow Christian Pulisic to dictate which games he would be available for, explaining why he rejected the star's offer to play in a pair of friendlies ahead of…

Pochettino on rejecting Pulisic offer for friendlies: 'I am the head coach. I am not a mannequin'

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USMNT Manager Mauricio Pochettino wants to bring United States World Cup glory in 2026

USMNT Manager Mauricio Pochettino sat down with Tom Rinaldi to discuss becoming manager of the USMNT, hopes for 2026 FIFA World Cup & more.