Former United States Males’s Nationwide Workforce (USMNT) star Landon Donovan has criticized Gio Reyna for his lack of taking part in time at Borussia Dortmund, suggesting a transfer to Main League Soccer (MLS) would have been extra useful to his profession. Donovan’s feedback come as Reyna faces a crucial juncture forward of the 2026 World Cup.
Reyna has solely performed 77 minutes for Borussia Dortmund this season. Whereas a groin damage has sidelined him for a good portion of the season, his general taking part in time has been restricted, elevating issues about his readiness for the 2026 World Cup underneath supervisor Mauricio Pochettino.
He joined Nottingham Forest on mortgage through the winter switch window, however made solely 10 appearances, scoring one objective.
Donovan, talking on the Unfiltered Soccer podcast, was extremely crucial of Reyna’s scenario in Europe: “In a case like Gio, nice you signed with Borussia Dortmund, nice you went on mortgage to Forest. You don’t play soccer. You’re a soccer participant, you’re not a soccer practicer. You’re not a soccer contracted individual. You’re a soccer participant. Do you wish to play soccer or not? I do know accidents with Gio, however I simply get so sick of this bullsh*t.”
He believes Reyna would have seen much more taking part in time in MLS: “Gio Reyna in MLS would play 300 video games by now. Hopefully, he would’ve been match.”
Potential MLS transfer and future outlook
Donovan acknowledged Reyna’s expertise, however expressed frustration together with his lack of constant taking part in time: “It’s simply irritating as a result of a man that proficient—lots of people who’re contained in the camp say that’s the most proficient man.” He prompt that an MLS transfer, probably adopted by a later return to Europe, may very well be useful.
Co-host Tim Howard additionally weighed in, highlighting the restricted expertise pool obtainable to the USMNT in comparison with different nations like Brazil. He urged Reyna to safe extra taking part in time, emphasizing the significance of constructing his case for the 2026 World Cup: “The U.S. doesn’t have the posh like Brazil. In case you miss on one, so what, there’s one other one… We don’t have that luxurious.”
Howard praised Reyna’s expertise however warned: “Between now and the World Cup, I hope issues get higher. Both he strikes on or performs extra at Dortmund, as a result of he’s a particular expertise.”
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