An Alarming Pattern

By Paul James James On Soccer

Gerba has sense of entitlement
Ali Gerba’s recent interview with Kristian Jack from The Score television network should be displayed in the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame as testament to how difficult it can be to coach soccer players in this country in the 21st century.

Gerba regurgitated what many disgruntled Canadian soccer players do when they have been cut or released from a contract. It’s the hard training, the coach, the coaching style, the tactics and the crème de la crème of reasons – too much running.

The sense of entitlement Gerba displays in the interview is unrealistic. His assertion that director of soccer Mo Johnston and head coach Predrag (Preki) Radosavljevic would likely be fired by Toronto FC and that he would in fact return to the club highlights an unrealistic perspective but one that is remarkably consistent with how some Canadian players view playing for their country, as if it is their right instead of an honour.

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