Pochettino Picks Gio Reyna for World Cup Roster
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- Mauricio Pochettino announced Reyna's inclusion on the U.S. World Cup roster, citing his "amazing talent" as a key factor.
- Gio Reyna logged just 137 minutes for Borussia Mönchengladbach since January, netting one goal.
- Gio Reyna contributed a goal in the U.S.'s 2-1 win over Paraguay and an assist in the 5-1 victory over Uruguay during the November international window.
- Gio Reyna previously clashed with former coach Gregg Berhalter after a perceived lack of effort at the 2022 Qatar World Cup, and now says he wants to erase that episode and help the team.
Why it matters: The U.S. squad gains a bench option who delivered a goal and an assist in November, giving Pochettino tactical flexibility and giving Reyna a platform to rebuild his World Cup standing.
