DONOVAN UNSURE

The LA Galaxy striker Landon Donovan has said that he is not sure whether he wants to play for the United States national team at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. The United States is one of the favourites to qualify for this competition due to the strength in depth have within the squad and also due to the experience of the manager Klinsmann. Landon Donovan is undoubtedly one of the best players for the national team, but he has said that he is extremely worn out playing football over the last few years have consistent basis that he is considering not playing at the World Cup.

Landon Donovan spent two seasons on loan at Everton during the January transfer window. Normally, it is the off-season in the MLS, but Donovan continued playing football. He recently admitted that he is unlikely to return to Everton this season because he wants a break from football. The 2014 FIFA World Cup is one of the prestigious tournaments during a calendar year, but Donovan has said that there is only a 50-50 chance of him playing for the United States national team at this tournament. Donovan has scored 49 goals in the 144 matches he has played for the country.

“If I’m not enjoying playing any more, the World Cup is the last thing on my mind. I need to make sure that I’m enjoying playing every day. If I’m not enjoying it, none of that stuff really matters. And your body’s going to tell you it’s time to take a break and that’s what my body has done this year, there’s no question. When you’re not part of the team all the time, you can start to question your value and your worth there,” said Donovan ahead of the friendly matches for the US team.