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Key takeaways
- Speaking at Thursday's news conference, Pochettino said he could be the best motivational speaker around, but no speech will compensate if a player isn't ready.
- - Pulisic in 'comfort' zone as U.S. readies for opener - Opposition scouting: How the USMNT can counter Paraguay's threat - Group D at the 2026 World Cup: Teams, records, stats to know
- "I think now is the moment that they need to build a way to know to prepare in an emotional and mental way, and I think everyone knows how to be ready," he said.
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Speaking at Thursday's news conference, Pochettino said he could be the best motivational speaker around, but no speech will compensate if a player isn't ready.
- Pulisic in 'comfort' zone as U.S. readies for opener - Opposition scouting: How the USMNT can counter Paraguay's threat - Group D at the 2026 World Cup: Teams, records, stats to know
"I think now is the moment that they need to build a way to know to prepare in an emotional and mental way, and I think everyone knows how to be ready," he said.
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