“Nice participant” Gio Reyna earns newest USMNT alternative

“Nice participant” Gio Reyna earns newest USMNT alternative

Gio Reyna’s membership scenario continues to deliver loads of frustration however it hasn’t been detrimental to his worldwide profession this time round.

Reyna was included in Mauricio Pochettino’s 23-player roster for the upcoming CONCACAF Nations League Ultimate 4. The Borussia Dortmund midfielder was named as one in every of six midfielders within the remaining roster, beating out gamers corresponding to Brenden Aaronson and Gianluca Busio for the chance.

Reyna has battled again from a groin pressure that he suffered final fall to earn minimal alternatives with the Black and Yellow. The 22-year-old has made 12 of his 20 season appearances in 2025, nonetheless has additionally been an unused substitute on three events this winter.

Regardless of his lack of constant enjoying time in Dortmund, Reyna was praised by Pochettino on Tuesday forward of what could possibly be a confidence-boosting worldwide window.

“I believe once we resolve to name gamers, [it] was an awesome alternative to see him, to really feel him,” Pochettino mentioned to media about Reyna. “It’s true that perhaps he’s not enjoying an excessive amount of, however I believe for us he’s an awesome participant and we need to take into account him.

“However crucial factor is that we have to really feel and that’s going to be the chance to have him 10 days, feeling and connecting and to making a relationship that they may also help him and may also help us for the longer term.”

Reyna has totaled eight targets and 5 assists in 31 USMNT caps up to now, being a part of all three earlier Nations League triumphs. Whether or not or not Reyna jumps into Pochettino’s beginning lineup stays to be seen, however there isn’t any denying his playmaking skills, particularly within the historical past of this CONCACAF competitors.