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Despite Lack of Club Time, Reyna Keen to Impact USMNT
27 Mar
Summary
- Reyna faces questions over national team inclusion due to minimal club playtime.
- He expresses gratitude for coach's trust despite recent injury setbacks.
- Reyna aims to prove his readiness and make an impact in upcoming friendlies.
Giovanni Reyna, a key attacker for the United States, has been included in the squad for upcoming friendlies despite a recent spell of limited playing time at his club, Borussia Monchengladbach. Reyna expressed his gratitude for the coach's trust, stating he feels fortunate and honored to be part of the team.
Recent seasons have been challenging for the 23-year-old, marked by form and injury issues. A muscle injury sustained in late January sidelined him, and he has since struggled to regain a consistent spot in the lineup, logging only 26 minutes across two appearances since January 17.
Despite these club-level struggles, Reyna performed well in the November international window, contributing a goal and an assist. He believes he has a strong relationship with the coach and feels prepared to make a significant impact in the upcoming matches against Belgium and Portugal, regardless of his club situation. The team, he noted, has grown considerably since the 2022 World Cup and aims for an improved performance this summer.
The U.S. team's Group D play in the upcoming World Cup begins on June 12 against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
