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Jermaine Jones added to USA January camp roster by head coach Jurgen Klinsmann
While he cannot play Bundesliga following an unsavoury incident in a fixture towards the end of last year, the 30-year-old is instead expected to feature twice for the USA
Jan 13, 2012 10:18:00 PM
Kevork Djansezian
US national team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann has announced that Schalke midfielder Jermaine Jones has been added to his squad for January training camp ahead of friendlies with Venezuela and Panama.
The former striker has taken advantage of the 30-year-old's eight-week domestic ban, which was brought about by a stamp on Marco Reus late in 2011, and he is liable to take part in both matches.
"Obviously this is a very difficult moment for Jermaine," Klinsmann told the press. "He regrets the incident and has apologised to the player, his coaches and his team-mates. He respects the decision of the German Federation and accepts the punishment."
"While an unfortunate situation, it provides me the opportunity to call him in and continue to get him integrated with our system as we prepare the team for qualifying this summer. I have spoken with the coach at Schalke and Jermaine, and we all agree this is what's best."
Jones has made 14 appearances for the USA since 2010.
The former striker has taken advantage of the 30-year-old's eight-week domestic ban, which was brought about by a stamp on Marco Reus late in 2011, and he is liable to take part in both matches.
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"Obviously this is a very difficult moment for Jermaine," Klinsmann told the press. "He regrets the incident and has apologised to the player, his coaches and his team-mates. He respects the decision of the German Federation and accepts the punishment."
"While an unfortunate situation, it provides me the opportunity to call him in and continue to get him integrated with our system as we prepare the team for qualifying this summer. I have spoken with the coach at Schalke and Jermaine, and we all agree this is what's best."
Jones has made 14 appearances for the USA since 2010.
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