Poch: 'Amazing' Reyna can be key for U.S. at WC
Key takeaways
- - USMNT's final World Cup roster has Pochettino taking risks - Gregg Berhalter: Couldn't 'have picked' Sebastian - U.S.'s Richards back in training before Palace final
- "I think we all know Gio have an amazing talent and experience, too," Pochettino said during his news conference following the announcement of his 26-player roster.
- Reyna has long been one of the more talented players in the USMNT pool, but a string of injuries and inconsistent play have prevented him from making much of an impact at the club level.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
But due in part to Reyna's performances during the November international window, in which he scored in a 2-1 win against Paraguay and added an assist in the 5-1 win over Uruguay, Pochettino opted to include the player, stating that Reyna was "fantastic" during that period.
- USMNT's final World Cup roster has Pochettino taking risks - Gregg Berhalter: Couldn't 'have picked' Sebastian - U.S.'s Richards back in training before Palace final
"I think we all know Gio have an amazing talent and experience, too," Pochettino said during his news conference following the announcement of his 26-player roster. "And to play a non-official game or to play in different competition is not the same as to play in the World Cup. [But] I think we need to trust the players that have experience and I think that is really important."