Pochettino won't 'risk' USMNT players on yellows
Key takeaways
- The USMNT has clinched the top spot in Group D, and with Türkiye having already been eliminated, the match will have no bearing on the final group standings.
- All yellow cards incurred during the group stage that don't result in a suspension for the round of 32 will be wiped out when the group stage concludes.
- "I think it's an easy answer for the guys that have yellow cards," Pochettino said at his prematch news conference.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
The USMNT has clinched the top spot in Group D, and with Türkiye having already been eliminated, the match will have no bearing on the final group standings. Therefore, the four players on yellow cards -- midfielder Tyler Adams, forward Folarin Balogun, defender Chris Richards and outside back Antonee Robinson -- will begin the match on the bench and likely won't play at all.
All yellow cards incurred during the group stage that don't result in a suspension for the round of 32 will be wiped out when the group stage concludes.
"I think it's an easy answer for the guys that have yellow cards," Pochettino said at his prematch news conference. "I think it's unnecessary to take a risk and then take another yellow card and be not available for the next stage.