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US midfielder Reyna says limited World Cup role affected his training

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United States midfielder Gio Reyna said on Monday being told by coach Gregg Berhalter he would have a very limited role at the World Cup affected his training in the run-up, but that he apologized and was forgiven by the team.Reyna's comments came after Berhalter's weekend remarks that the team had a player "clearly not meeting expectations on and off the field" whom they had contemplated sending home, according to the Charterworks newsletter.While Berhalter did not name him, several news outlets identified the player as the 20-year-old Reyna."Just before the World Cup, Coach Berhalter told me that my role at the tournament would be very limited.

I was devastated," Reyna said in an Instagram post. "I fully expected and desperately wanted to contribute to the play of a talented group as we tried to make a statement at the World Cup. "I am also a very emotional person, and I fully acknowledge that I let my emotions get the best of me and affect my training and behavior for a few days after learning about my limited role."I apologized to my teammates and coach for this, and I was told I was forgiven.

Thereafter, I shook off my disappointment and gave everything I had on and off the field."Reyna did not start in any of the team's four games but played the entire second half in their Round of 16 loss to the Netherlands.

Many U.S. fans were perplexed by the Borussia Dortmund standout's lack of playing time during the tournament given the team's struggle to score goals.

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