Yahoo Sports reports: Coach Mauricio Pochettino on Friday said injured defender Chris Richards will not play in the United States' friendly against Germany and expressed frustration that the player's status in the World Cup squad remains in doubt.Pochettino voiced frustration about Richards' recovery timeline, suggesting he may not have picked the player for his squad had he known the true status of his ankle.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 5, 2026 8:25 PM
Pochettino frustrated by injured Richards' World Cup status
Coach Mauricio Pochettino on Friday said injured defender Chris Richards will not play in the United States' friendly against Germany and expressed frustration that the player's status in the World Cup squad remains in doubt.Pochettino voiced frustration about Richards' recovery timeline, suggesting he may not have picked the player for his squad had he known the true status of his ankle.
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