U.S. national team defender Sergiño Dest has withdrawn from the Concacaf Gold Cup due to recovery needs following a torn ACL. This injury absence compounds existing challenges for coach Mauricio Pochettino, who is already missing key players like Christian Pulisic and Antonee Robinson. Pochettino emphasizes that the priority is to win the competition while maintaining a positive mentality with the remaining roster, including seasoned players like Tyler Adams and Matt Turner. John Tolkin will replace Dest, highlighting ongoing struggles with player availability for the tournament.
The loss of Sergiño Dest marks another significant setback for U.S. national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino as he prepares for the Gold Cup.
The technical and medical staff advised that the best course of action for Dest was to focus on a personalized training program to ensure complete recovery.
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