"In that situation, we need to read [the game] better. This type of mistakes, they are not crazy. But in this type of game, players like [Pedro] Neto, [Goncalo] Ramos, Bruno, Joao Felix - when you give a centimetre, it's possible that they can score. That was what happened."
"We are USA. We are competing against Belgium, Portugal. I think for sure Belgium and Portugal have in the top 100, a few or some players playing in that top 100. I think we don't have. That is why it's good to play against these types of teams."
"Although it's difficult, this is the way to improve and understand how these teams compete. We managed to be competitive, but we have to improve."
Mauricio Pochettino called for improvement from the USA following their 2-0 loss to Portugal. Despite 12 shots, the USA only managed 0.7 expected goals and three shots on target. This defeat marked their second consecutive loss, having previously lost 5-2 to Belgium. Pochettino acknowledged the need for better game reading and highlighted the competitive nature of facing top teams like Belgium and Portugal. He emphasized the importance of these matches for the USA's development ahead of the World Cup.
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