Landon Donovan Calls Out How USMNT's Christian Pulisic is Handled in New Video, 'People Are Fed Up'
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Key Points:
- Landon Donovan criticized the management and influence of Christian Pulisic's inner circle, saying people around Pulisic treat others poorly and restrict access to him, which affects his public image and relationships within U.S. Soccer.
- Donovan empathized with Pulisic but urged him to evaluate how he and those close to him handle situations moving forward, highlighting frustration from sponsors, teammates, and staff.
- Pulisic had a disappointing World Cup performance, finishing without a goal and one assist, and exited the Round of 16 match early due to an ankle injury, which drew criticism from former players and Donovan himself.
- Donovan expressed that he would have resisted being taken off the field despite injury, implying Pulisic showed less toughness in his World Cup exit, and acknowledged the high expectations placed on Pulisic as the USMNT's star player.
- Despite Pulisic's struggles, Donovan recognized the pressure he faces and called his performance disappointing but not entirely unexpected given the role and circumstances.
