Tolkin in the Gold Cup: Travel drama threatens for Holstein Kiel-Star!

Tolkin in the Gold Cup: Travel drama threatens for Holstein Kiel-Star!

San José, Kalifornien, USA - John Tolkin is part of the U.S. national team squad for the upcoming Concacaf Gold Cup. The USMNT trainer, Mauricio Pochettino, announced today that Tolkin fills the injury -related gap of Sergiño, who recently played for PSV Eindhoven after a long break due to a cruciate ligament injury. The Gold Cup begins on June 15 in San José, California, with a group game against Trinidad and Tobago, and the US selection is looking forward to the upcoming challenges.

Before the tournament, the US national team completed a friendly against Turkey in East Hartford, Connecticut, which ended with a 2-1 victory. Tolkin was only on the bench. He is expected to receive another opportunity to present himself against Switzerland in Nashville, Tennessee on June 11th.

effects on Holstein Kiel

Timing-based stress could be significant for the 21-year-old defender, who has completed his first season with Holstein Kiel in the Bundesliga. Tolkin has the opportunity to prove himself in the Gold Cup, which means that he could miss a Kiel training camp. This begins on July 8th, whereby the club competes in a first game against Minnesota United, immediately after the final of the Gold Cup, which takes place on July 6th at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.

If Tolkin successfully cuts off with the national team, there is the possibility that he can only return to his club late, which brings logistical challenges. Holstein Kiel has to prepare for possible absences of the player, while the team in the training camp sets the course for the coming season.

squad and missing players

Overall, the US team comprises 26 players for the Gold Cup. In addition to Tolkin, some prominent names are not available, including Weston McKennie, Tim Weah and Christian Pulisic, who take time for themselves after the season. Antonee Robinson, Folarin Balogun and Zack Steffen also plague injuries, which complains the selection for Pochettino.

The following players are part of the US delegation that is prepared for the Gold Cup games:

This also affects other key players who also weaken the national team, which is why the pressure on the remaining players such as Tolkin increases. While the US boys are preparing for the Gold Cup adventure, it remains to be seen how they will cut off against the strong opponents and whether Tolkin can play a central role.

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