The USMNT edged past Senegal 3-2, but the result left Mauricio Pochettino with fresh concerns heading into the World Cup. What started as a promising first half nearly unravelled after the break.
Pochettino made wholesale changes at half-time, leaving only Sebastian Berhalter on the pitch. Senegal capitalised, with Sadio Mane levelling the scores 2-2 and exposing a sudden lack of control and organisation.
That stretch brought renewed criticism of Miles Robinson and Cristian Roldan. Robinson’s error contributed to Mane’s second goal, while Roldan’s place in midfield also came under fire.
Miles Robinson and Cristian Roldan criticised by fans
Social media reaction was quick and unforgiving. “Poch still has like 12 hours to remove Robinson and Roldan and bring in Musah and Tessmann,” one fan posted on X after the final whistle.
Another added: “Miles and Roldan have no place in this squad, they are dreadful. Tessmann, Morris, Musah or Busio would have been much better choices.”
A third focused on Roldan, writing: “Cristian Roldan does not need to see the pitch ever again. He is not worthy to be on this roster.”
The same post said they would prefer “an out of form Yunus Musah or a 80% healthy Tanner Tessman.” Robinson was also labelled “a liability” for his mistakes.
Roldan’s inclusion comes with some context. Johnny Cardoso suffered a high-grade ankle sprain in Atletico Madrid training that required surgery, removing a key midfield option.
That injury put more focus on Pochettino’s backup options.
With the World Cup looming, every friendly minute is under the microscope, and Robinson and Roldan already felt the heat that a World Cup could produce.
