USMNT’s Pochettino: Pulisic among world’s best, must be protected

USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino praised Christian Pulisic as one of the best offensive players in the world, but expressed concern about his workload at AC Milan. Pulisic has been in stellar form, scoring six goals and providing two assists in nine games. Pochettino emphasized the importance of protecting Pulisic and maintaining a good relationship with the club. Pulisic credited his success to hard work and staying focused. Pochettino is preparing for his first games as coach, emphasizing the importance of team cohesion and adapting his tactics to suit the players. He highlighted the need for flexibility and providing the players with the tools they need to succeed.