Pochettino: Noahkai Banks has not decided between USMNT and Germany

USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino said Noahkai Banks declined the chance to join the U.S. camp in March as he weighs whether to represent the United States or Germany. The 19-year-old centre back has become a regular at Augsburg this season and remains eligible for both nations.

Banks has represented the U.S. at three youth levels, and Pochettino had called him into a September camp but an injury prevented his participation. "We brought him in in September, and it was a bit unlucky, because we wanted to give him the possibility to play, but he was injured.

But it was a great opportunity to see and talk with him and know each other," Pochettino said. After establishing himself at Augsburg speculation grew that he could opt for Germany. "He still has not made a decision. He is thinking a lot. He's in a situation that is not easy for him," Pochettino said.

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