Mark Pulisic defended his son Christian following Landon Donovan's criticism over Pulisic's decision to sit out the Gold Cup for rest after his AC Milan season. Donovan, commenting on a UEFA Nations League final, implied players like Pulisic neglect their responsibilities by prioritizing personal rest over national team commitments. In turn, Mark Pulisic referenced Donovan's previous sabbatical, suggesting a double standard in his criticism. He used an AI response to highlight Donovan's previous need for mental and physical rest, emphasizing the pressures athletes face in their careers.
Donovan's comments suggest that players should prioritize national representation above personal rest, contrasting Pulisic's decision to skip the Gold Cup for recovery.
In his response, Mark Pulisic highlights Donovan's previous sabbatical, questioning the hypocrisy of criticizing players for needing rest after demanding careers.
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