The American attacker, Giovanni Reyna, expressed his gratitude and honor at being called up to represent his country, despite not having much playing time at his club. Reyna, who plays for Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga, seeks to secure his place in his second World Cup, after his participation in 2022. In recent seasons, the player has faced challenges with his physical condition and injuries. Although he had a streak of starts before the winter break, a muscle injury sidelined him, and since then he has not managed to rejoin Gladbach’s starting team. So far this year, Reyna has only played 26 minutes in two appearances, the last one on January 17 against Hamburg. This lack of minutes on the field made his inclusion in the call-up for the friendlies against Belgium and Portugal a surprise. The team is preparing to host the World Cup this summer, along with Mexico and Canada.
Reyna had a good performance in the November international window, scoring the first goal in the 2-1 victory over Paraguay and contributing an assist in the 5-1 triumph over Uruguay. The coach’s trust in Reyna is valued by the player, who highlights their good relationship.I think it’s always easier when you play week after week. My case is not like that. I feel fortunate and, of course, always honored and happy to be back with the coach’s confidence. If the opportunity arises, I feel prepared to make an impact in this camp on the field.
Giovanni Reyna
