The Juventus midfielder didn't like what he saw in Argentina and Canada's tournament-opening match.
The United States has yet to play a game in this year's Copa America—it'll open play Sunday evening against Bolivia.
“I think what Martinez was saying was completely true,” he said. “It’s frustrating, especially as a player. You know, whenever you do come here to America you play in a stadium that can fit 70,000 people but 25,000 show up. You don’t really have an atmosphere. And then you’re playing on a football field, with laid grass that’s all patchy and it breaks up every step you take. It’s frustrating.”
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