Former US international and sports commentator Alexi Lalas has expressed strong criticism of USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino, questioning his suitability for the role in the wake of a 2-0 loss to South Korea.
Lalas, in a candid statement, asked, 'Why the hell are we paying him £6 million a year?' and said he would dismiss the manager.
He argued that with a home World Cup on the horizon, there is 'too much at stake' to risk poor results and that the investment in the team 'hasn't panned out'.
Lalas believes that U.S.
Soccer had thought it had a better team and, while he personally likes Pochettino, he does not believe the manager is a good fit for the national team.
His comments reflect growing frustration among some fans and pundits with the team's performance and the significant financial commitment to a manager who has yet to deliver consistent results, raising serious questions about the team's chances at the upcoming World Cup.
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