America’s men’s team national coach Greg Berhalter was full of praise for Christian Pulisic after his side’s win over Northern Ireland, as he praised the Chelsea star’s “unbelievable” effort in the man-of-the-match performance.
Pulisic scored the second of two USMNT goals in a 2–1 win over Northern Ireland as he was clearly the star of the show in a 90-minute performance.
The Wings’ efforts come in the wake of a tough spell at Chelsea, but Berhalter was left thrilled by a performance that was the best Pulisic had to offer.
What did Barhalter say?
“I say about Christian that he forgets about all the fantastic stuff he has done on the ball. He has competed today, and when he is in that type of mode, he is just an incredible player , ”Said Berhalter. “That’s what I was happiest with today: tireless pressure. He’s just going and going and going, and then he’s so good on the ball, he can unbalance a team. For me, he has There was a really strong performance overall. “
He said: “In my opinion, this is the next level for Christian: that type of performance all the time. When he does that, the rest speaks for themselves.”
“He’s such a creative player, he’s such a good player and I was really impressed with his performance, that’s really how he handled himself from this game during the game and today after the game. So overall, I really got I liked her performance. “
Police performance
After the USMNT started 3-4-3 to the left, Pulisic shone as he created a chance during his 90-minute innings.
His performance paid off with a goal in the second half, as the Chelsea winger was pulled down in the box to take the penalty.
Pulisic picked up the ball and took the penalty himself, scoring fellow second winger Geo Reyna on the scoring, scoring the second goal of the USMNT.
“It always feels good, of course, to get on the scoresheet” Pulisic said. “It is definitely going to help build some confidence.
“I’m feeling good, people are feeling good here because it felt good to me. For me personally and at the same time, going back to the club level, I’m excited. I’m feeling confident , As I’ve said. I think. The best I’ve felt in my game, so I’m excited for the time to come. “
Pulisic had several memorable moments on the day, including the first half order, in which he watched a slalom through several Northern Ireland midfielders while on the ball.
He almost scored another USMNT goal with the ball through Daryl Dick as well, though the on-loan Barnsley striker finally ended his lead.
Overall, however, it was a good act for Pulicic, who was quite comfortable compared to what he had done in the former USMNT match against Jamaica.
“I was definitely playing my game. Obviously, things had changed a bit in terms of positioning, but when I get the ball, I still have the same objective in mind,” he said.
“I’m still going right on target and trying to make things happen, and I was able to do that today.”
big picture
Given the rise of the USMNT’s current crop of young stars, Berhalator’s side is no longer completely dependent on Pulisic to lead the team creatively.
However, in the days that he can, America is a team that can take things to a completely different level.
One day where America looked sloppy at times in an unfamiliar formation, Pulisic was creative and dynamic, offering a glimpse of what it might look like when America is at full strength.
With Reyna on the other side, the US has two legally dangerous and creative winger who are always a threat to cut inside and build something.
Those characteristics fit perfectly into the 3-4-3 setup that Berhalter chose against Northern Ireland, although it is unlikely that the system will be in place at the time of the USMNT leaving Weston McKenney and Tyler Adams in midfield. Yunus is free to join the Musah.
But, regardless of this system, the US is a better team with a reassuring Pulisic, who looked like a star every Sunday.
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