"It's not going to be a layup; if anything, it's going to be one of the most difficult games we play."
Australian midfielder Connor Metcalfe voiced his frustration earlier this month. "I've seen all the U.
S. stuff and I'm just sick of it, to be honest."
He urged both teams to settle the dispute on the field. "All this talk, let's just wait for the game.
Whatever happens, happens. It's just so much rubbish, honestly, I'm just sick of it."
Despite the player backlash, Grella defended his analysis during a recent podcast.
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"I one million percent stand by what I said and how I feel about the game," he said.
