Former United States striker Eric Wynalda says Gio Reyna returning to Main League Soccer could be a catastrophe for the nationwide group as a result of lack of hard-nosed competitors domestically.
Reyna’s future at Borussia Dortmund is unsure after one other injury-plagued season that restricted him to simply 341 minutes within the Bundesliga.
A transfer to Italian aspect Parma has didn’t materialise, prompting strategies he may return to the US and play for LAFC.
That, in accordance with Wynalda, would render him much less of a menace for a USMNT that desperately wants the 22-year-old to regain his mojo forward of subsequent summer time’s World Cup finals.
Historical past tells us enjoying in MLS dulls aggressive edge – Wynalda
Talking on Unleashed with Eric Wynalda, he mentioned: “I fear about Gio Reyna. I don’t assume coming again to LAFC and enjoying for Steve Cherundolo goes to assist.”
Wynalda factors to the actual fact MLS have tried bringing again US internationals earlier than and it led to a drop off in efficiency, including: “Let’s keep in mind the thought of bringing Michael Bradley dwelling with Jozy Altidore for Toronto.
“Additionally they introduced Clint Dempsey again to play for Seattle. They paid him $6 million a yr! That was 2014.
“After three years within the league, what occurred to our nationwide group? We didn’t f***ing qualify, and you’ll’t put it collectively?
“Michael Bradley, Dempsey, and Jozy Altidore can’t determine a option to qualify in opposition to Trinidad? With Christian Pulisic attempting to choose up the scraps and make one thing occur at a younger age?
“That is what occurs while you come again and you’re getting ready for a World Cup and also you’re enjoying in MLS. That is what you get. You’re not going to be aggressive in a World Cup atmosphere. Finish of story. This isn’t an opinion. That is factual.”
Wynalda slates ‘boring’ Cherundolo
LAFC have additionally been linked with a transfer for Tottenham captain Son Heung-min however Wynalda will not be assured Cherundolo can get the most effective out of a participant.
“Cherundolo is somebody I’ve identified for a very long time. He’s boring. He hates the media. He’s not going to encourage anyone to do something previous to a World Cup,” Wynalda mentioned.
“Sorry if that hurts your emotions, however he’s not the reply. He wouldn’t be the reply because the nationwide group coach both, and he’s most likely on his manner again to Germany.”
