Jozy Altidore is biding his time.
That's really all he can do now that his dream move to Spain has turned into a bit of a nightmare, or at least the newest chapter of his European career has turned into once since moving to Xerez on loan.
Now, instead of being with one of the top teams in Europe, Altidore is dealing with a coach who won't play him, a president who's busy doing Tony Montana impressions in front of brothels all while watching his chances to impress U.S. national team coach Bob Bradley dwindle because of his lack of playing time.
Altidore spoke with the New York Times and addressed some of his concerns, and while he tried to keep a brave face on things, you can tell he isn't very happy.
What did you think of Altidore's comments? Are you confident he'll move past this hurdle? Looking forward to see what role he has in upcoming World Cup qualifiers? Curious what Villarreal will do with him next?
Share your thoughts below.
WAH WAH. Evil prejudiced bigot Europeans. WAH WAH WAH. There’s a reason Pato is more valued than the Golden Boys of US soccer, and it has nothing to do with the deluded fandom argued by some posters here.
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o_o, so sorry, I missed the word ‘eligible’ for Rossi, which he was.
so what part did I make up?
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Jozy is 18. there are very few 18 year olds getting regular playing time in La Liga. heck, there are very few getting regular time in any of the top leagues.
I’d just like to remind everyone that Guiseppe Rossi didn’t start at VR until he was 21. he played a few cup games for ManU, was loaned to Newcastle at 18, played once. you buy a player young, you expect him to train for a while before earning a spot.
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Posted by: northzax | March 20, 2009 at 11:30 AM
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so what part did I make up?
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1) Jozy is 18. there are very few 18 year olds getting regular playing time in La Liga.
Wrong!
-Alitdore is 19 not 18
2) Guiseppe Rossi (yes, he was a US youth player at time)
Posted by: northzax
Wrong !
– Rossi has been playing with Italy’s NT Youth teams since 2003 . He played for Italy’s u16,u17,u19 and u21 team after he joined parma Dec of 1999.
3) I’d just like to remind everyone that Guiseppe Rossi didn’t start at VR until he was 21. he played a few cup games for ManU, was loaned to Newcastle at 18, played once. you buy a player young, you expect him to train for a while before earning a spot.
Wrong !
Rossi was starter for Parma before he turned 20 and played 19 matches
Jan 07 – June 07
Played regularly for Villarreal at age of 20 till he got injured and after injury played quite regualry too.
Total matches played 27 Last season
As you see your facts were in correct
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yo Ives, did you notice Marcus Tracy was in action last night in the UEFA?