The current United States manager, Mauricio Pochettino, sparked a reaction in the football world when he stated that the best player he has ever coached is not Lionel Messi, Neymar, or Mbappé, but Marco Verratti.
“Marco Verratti is the best footballer I have seen in my life,” he said in an interview with Goal.
According to Infobae, these comments quickly gained attention and provoked strong reactions across the football community.
Despite having worked with Messi, Neymar, and Mbappé during his time at PSG, Pochettino expressed deep admiration for the Italian midfielder, whom he described as a complete, intelligent, and decisive player. However, he also praised the trio, adding: “Neymar is a magician, Mbappé is a killer, and Messi is a genius.”
These remarks come at a challenging time for Pochettino, following a disappointing performance by his team in the Nations League.
