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Pochettino thinks less training is better for USMNT—Is he onto something or just plain wrong?

Time is ticking, and the eagerly awaited World Cup is approaching in two years. American fans are both excited and worried about their team’s recent performance. But there is bright hope beyond the clouds: Mauricio Pochettino.

Mauricio Pochettino has a proven track record of sixteen star-studded wins. But it takes months of preparation to create strategies, train the players, and select the right personnel. The team reviews early mistakes and identifies areas for improvement. After the team meeting, Mauricio talked about the results of several seasons. Let’s hear what Mauricio has to say.

The US’s new coach, Mauricio Pochettino, offered an interesting perspective on the challenges and opportunities of the limited training. Pochettino’s words, “Maybe you have two or three training sessions that is more effective than maybe two-three month in a normal club

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However, Pochettino also shared, “We need to be more clinical. We need to work really hard. At the same time, we need to protect also because we cannot kill the player mentally and physically. We need to be clever in the way that we are going to prepare.”

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Pochettino thinks it’s essential to look back on past errors and pinpoint areas that need work. Likewise, the Argentine’s strategy offers a unique viewpoint on certain difficulties. His ability to keep training time to a minimum while ensuring the health of his players is a testament to his talent and leadership. But is it enough for a trophy? Only time will tell.

Mauricio Pochettino’s first competitive match as USMNT manager

U.S. Soccer has selected City Park as the venue for the two-legged quarterfinal in the CONCACAF Nations League in November. Significantly, the USMNT schedules the Nations League quarterfinal in St. Louis. It will be Pochettino’s first competitive match and the U.S. is searching for a fourth straight. The U.S. men’s national team will make their third appearance at City Park in St. Louis on Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. EST, hosting a CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal at the home of MLS side St. Louis City SC.

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The opponent for the USMNT will be determined following the conclusion of the October international window. The top-four teams in the CONCACAF ranking index will enter the Nations League at the quarterfinal stage, with 12 sides competing for those spots.

The match will be Mauricio Pochettino’s first competitive appearance on the touchline for the USMNT and his third overall after the U.S. plays Panama and Mexico in October in a pair of international friendlies.