Christian Pulisic faced backlash after opting out of the Concacaf Gold Cup to rest after two seasons with AC Milan. He consulted with U.S. manager Mauricio Pochettino before making this decision, focusing on preparing for next year's FIFA World Cup. Former players, including Landon Donovan, criticized his choice, which Pulisic called 'way out of line.' He expressed disappointment at the remarks coming from players he idolized, noting the discrepancy between private support and public criticism, confirming his commitment to the national team remains strong despite the backlash.
You can talk about my performances, whatever you want, but to question my commitment, especially towards the national team, in my opinion that's way out of line.
Some of these guys were my idols and I respect them so much as players. And it's tough, especially when some of them... say something slightly different publicly.
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