“Giovanni [Reyna] Can Do It” – USMNT Legend Claims ‘People Will Forget’ the Reyna-Berhalter Drama if Borussia Dortmund Star ‘Changes’ as a Person
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The controversy hit US Soccer after Qatar FIFA World Cup. It involved USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter and the Reyna family. There were question marks over the selection of Giovanni Reyna for upcoming USMNT games amid the US soccer report on the whole controversy. The debacle between the player and Berhalter during the World Cup also raised questions over his selection.
Meanwhile, USMNT interim manager Anthony Hudson put an end to all the discussions recently. He selected Giovanni Reyna for the national team’s upcoming games. Many are defending the decision of the interim manager to call the youngster amid the ongoing saga. Former US soccer star Herculez Gomez has welcomed the decision and thinks people will forget everything if he performs.
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Former USMNT superstar urges Giovanni Reyna to step-up
Herculez Gomez was on the Men In Blazers podcast recently. He spoke on various aspects, including the Reyna-Berhalter controversy, the US Soccer report, and Giovanni Reyna’s squad selection. Gomez urged the Borussia Dortmund forward to step up and feels his performances will make people forget everything.
“He needs to learn, grow, get better as a person, and he will. Even if some people find him difficult, you can change. You are not the same person at 20 years or 30,” Gomez said. He added further, “You can get better as a person. And on the field, people will forget.”
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“Winning cures everything. Goals, assists, wins in that jersey with USMNT, with Borussia Dortmund. People will forget. They will move on. But it’s up to you to play the way to get back the grace of the people. Only Giovanni can do it,” Gomez urged Reyna to take the chance given by US Soccer.
It’ll be captivating to observe the reaction of the forward in the wake of his inclusion in the USMNT squad in light of all the debates concerning his family. He will have to step up his performances to help the team to remain in contention for the 2026 World Cup plans.
The US roster for upcoming games
Goalkeepers: Ethan Horvath (Luton Town), Zack Steffen (Middlesbrough), Matt Turner (Arsenal)
Defenders: Sergino Dest (AC Milan), Mark McKenzie (Genk), Tim Ream (Fulham), Bryan Reynolds (Westerlo), Antonee Robinson (Fulham), Miles Robinson (Atlanta United), Joe Scally (Borussia Monchengladbach), Auston Trusty (Birmingham City)
Midfielders: Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United), Johnny Cardoso (Internacional), Luca de la Torre (Celta Vigo), Weston McKennie (Leeds United), Yunus Musah (Valencia), Alan Soñora (Juarez)
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Forwards: Taylor Booth (Utrecht), Daryl Dike (West Bromwich Albion), Ricardo Pepi (Groningen), Christian Pulisic (Chelsea), Gio Reyna (Borussia Dortmund), Tim Weah (Lille), Alex Zendejas (Club America)
USMNT will play Grenada and El Salvador in the CONCACAF Nations League Group stage games next week. They are currently second in Group D, a point behind leaders in El Salvador. US national team will hope to win both the remaining games and top the group.
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