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JESSE MARSCH on CanMNT's World Cup Rivals + JONATHAN DAVID and ALPHONSO DAVIES UPDATES

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Does Canada have the worst group at the World Cup? Canada Men's National Team manager Jesse Marsch, based in Italy, joins Herc to discuss the challenges facing his squad as they prepare for the tournament.Jesse analyzes striker Jonathan David's adjustment period at Juventus, revealing the off-field moves that complicated his star’s start in Italy and why David’s intelligence is his greatest asset. He then provides a medical update on Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies, explaining the long-term benefits of his injury layoff. Plus, Marsch reflects on lessons from the recent Copa America, including the controversial match against Argentina, what he would have done differently, the call-up of Marcelo Flores to their January camp, and how he plans to persuade him to switch from El Tri to the Canucks. 00:32 - Intro and Jesse's Life in Italy.07:05 - Is Italian Serie A disrespected or outdated?10:17 - Canada World Cup Group Reaction.12:39 - Which country, the U.S. or Mexico, has the more manageable group?13:45 - Canada's Potential World Cup match against Italy in Toronto.17:39 - Host country's disadvantage for not knowing who they play against.19:56 - Canada Fan Support at the World Cup.23:24 - 2024 Copa America Analysis.28:07 - Playing against Leo Messi.31:09 - Jonathan David acclimate process at Juventus.36:23 - Alphonso Davies Health Update.37:52 - Jesse's relationship with former players.41:45 - What's coaching like in North America? 47:34 - How difficult is it to implement a culture for a coach?52:19 - Michael Bradley as a RedBul New York coach.56:17 - Marcelo Flores' potential switch from El Tri to CANMNTSUBSCRIBE TO VAMOS! ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl7FcSf44Qr-HIo3yMV8t-Q?sub_confirmation=1CONTACT: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Does Canada have the worst group at the World Cup? Canada Men's National Team manager Jesse Marsch, based in Italy, joins Herc to discuss the challenges facing his squad as they prepare for the tournament.Jesse analyzes striker Jonathan David's adjustment period at Juventus, revealing the off-field moves that complicated his star’s start in Italy and why David’s intelligence is his greatest asset. He then provides a medical update on Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies, explaining the long-term benefits of his injury layoff. Plus, Marsch reflects on lessons from the recent Copa America, including the controversial match against Argentina, what he would have done differently, the call-up of Marcelo Flores to their January camp, and how he plans to persuade him to switch from El Tri to the Canucks. 00:32 - Intro and Jesse's Life in Italy.07:05 - Is Italian Serie A disrespected or outdated?10:17 - Canada World Cup Group Reaction.12:39 - Which country, the U.S. or Mexico, has the more manageable group?13:45 - Canada's Potential World Cup match against Italy in Toronto.17:39 - Host country's disadvantage for not knowing who they play against.19:56 - Canada Fan Support at the World Cup.23:24 - 2024 Copa America Analysis.28:07 - Playing against Leo Messi.31:09 - Jonathan David acclimate process at Juventus.36:23 - Alphonso Davies Health Update.37:52 - Jesse's relationship with former players.41:45 - What's coaching like in North America? 47:34 - How difficult is it to implement a culture for a coach?52:19 - Michael Bradley as a RedBul New York coach.56:17 - Marcelo Flores' potential switch from El Tri to CANMNTSUBSCRIBE TO VAMOS! ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl7FcSf44Qr-HIo3yMV8t-Q?sub_confirmation=1CONTACT: [email protected] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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