United States star Christian Pulisic has given his full approval to the potential hiring of Mauricio Pochettino as new USMNT coach, adding that the time is right for a change.
ESPN reported last week that Pochettino, a former coach of Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain ant Tottenham, has agreed to replace Gregg Berhalter, who was fired following the USMNT's group-stage exit from this summer's Copa América. «I think it's good news,» Pulisic told CBS before scoring in AC Milan's 2-1 loss to Parma on Saturday. «I think it's time for a change, it's time for us to take another step and really improve as a team and leading up to this World Cup we need to find some good results and build some momentum leading up to that moment.» A source has told ESPN that Pochettino's situation with former club Chelsea still needs to be resolved before his appointment can be confirmed by the U.S.
Soccer Federation. The Argentine coach is owed money by the Premier League club following his departure at the end of last season.
However, ESPN reported that former U.S. under-20 coach Mikey Varas will be in charge during the upcoming September international window, even if Pochettino is appointed before then.