Herc Gomez

But it's okay to say Christian Pulisic has been poor.

It's okay to say he's not been good and he needs to be better.

And

The first game, he was part of the problem.

Today, he was part of the problem.

Whether he likes playing that position or not, it's a position he's played at AC Milan in a tandem.

At times, we saw him as a false nine.

At times, we saw Weston McKinney and he both in the striker position like he plays at AC Milan.

And it's okay to say it's not all on you, but he's been poor, and we have to recognize it's not the same Christian Pulisic.

And as Thierry Henry famously once said,

He's got to free himself.

Only Christian Pulisic can help himself, can help his cause.

That's really what it's about.

You were struggling with your hip during the summer.

It got better and you went on a crazy run at Milan.

Now you're in a slump.

If you're physically okay, go out there and prove it.

If you're not, step away and get better.

I don't think there's much debate anymore.

This was his coming-out party.