United States attacking midfielder Gio Reyna has been forced to withdraw from the upcoming international window due to an unspecified injury, U.S. Soccer announced. The 23-year-old exited Strasbourg's 3-1 loss with an apparent thigh injury after scoring in the 67th minute. Stoke City's Jack McGlynn will take Reyna's spot as the U.S. prepares for the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal games against Haiti on Nov. 14 and Nov. 17.
Reyna's absence leaves the USMNT without a figure who has rapidly stepped up as a leading force both on and off the pitch. Once seen as an exciting teenage prospect unable to meet expectations, Reyna has turned things around since the summer's World Cup with consistent appearances for club and country. However, he also has a lengthy history of injury issues that have stalled progress.
Gomez warns the USMNT cannot underestimate Haiti in the Nations League quarterfinals.
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