'It's embarrassing'
Awful Announcing • • sports
Key Points:
- Christian Pulisic played through a bone bruise and microfractures in his tibia and fibula during the USMNT's loss to Belgium, leading to debate over media criticism of his commitment.
- ESPN’s Herculez Gomez condemned those questioning Pulisic’s dedication, calling it "embarrassing" to doubt a player who played with a fractured leg.
- Gomez criticized Landon Donovan for attacking Pulisic, emphasizing that both have experienced scapegoating in World Cup failures and should support each other instead.
- Gomez highlighted the pressure on Pulisic as the face of US soccer and stressed the importance of his recovery before regaining public trust.
- Carli Lloyd maintained her criticism focused on Pulisic’s limited playtime and preparation leading up to the World Cup, clarifying it was not personal.
