MOT Leeds News speaking to Paul Robinson

Thu 8 December 2022 8:10, UK

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Paul Robinson has hit out at the US media for criticism aimed at Tyler Adams after the Leeds United star endured a tough game against the Netherlands on Saturday.

Adams, 23, and his USA teammates were knocked out of the World Cup on 3 December due to a 3-1 defeat to the Dutch in the round of 16.

While Adams had been a hero of the group stages for his country, he was at fault for one of the goals conceded against the Netherlands and was slammed by sections of the media in his homeland.

CBS Sports rated his performance as a 5/10 also and said he was “at fault” for the first Dutch goal while US Women legend Carli Lloyd took to Twitter to slam his display.

Robinson isn’t having it though, suggesting that the Leeds midfielder’s performances in the group stage were enough to make him immune from criticism.

“You can’t criticise him. At the end of the day, the US media need to be thankful they’ve got a player of his quality,” Robinson told MOT Leeds News.

“It’s a long time since the Americans had a player as good as him. They’ve had some good players down the years but Adams is at a different level.

“He’s capable of playing high up in the Premier League, challenging for the title and for Champions League teams.

“His performances at the World Cup have been absolutely exemplary.

“He’s been the best player the US have had so it’s difficult to criticise him for one game.”

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