Mauricio Pochettino believes US players and fans need to feel similar passion for football as exhibited by Guatemala. Following a 2-1 win over Guatemala in the Gold Cup semi-finals, Pochettino noted the emotional investment of players, referencing a Guatemalan player who cried after the match. He feels that in some countries, football represents survival and pride, leading to intense emotional connections. He suggests that enhancing this connection between US fans and players could significantly improve the team’s performance heading into future competitions, including the World Cup.
I saw a player of Guatemala crying. That is the way that we need to feel. Our fans need to feel the same.
In Argentina, it's not the same if we lose. The consequences are massive. In some countries, you play to survive.
The moment that we - now, this roster - start to live in this way, I think we have big room to improve.
That connection between the fans and the team is the connection that we would like to see in the World Cup.
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