Donovan not sure he wants to play at World Cup
Horses workout at Santa Anita Park, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, in Arcadia, Calif. The race track is hosting the Breeders' Cup horse race on Friday and Saturday. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Purchase photo reprints at PhotoExtra »
Horses workout at Santa Anita Park, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, in Arcadia, Calif. The race track is hosting the Breeders' Cup horse race on Friday and Saturday. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Purchase photo reprints at PhotoExtra »
Los Angeles Galaxy goalkeeper Josh Saunders, center, makes a save as Seattle Sounders FC forward Fredy Montero, left, and midfielder Landon Donovan watch during the first half of their MLS soccer match, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Purchase photo reprints at PhotoExtra »
Donovan may skip Cup
Landon Donovan isn’t sure he wants to play at the 2014 World Cup.
The 30-year-old Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder, a veteran of three World Cups, has been sidelined by a string of injuries this year and has appeared in just eight of 20 national team games since Klinsmann became coach.
“If I’m not enjoying playing any more, the World Cup is the last thing on my mind,” Donovan said in an interview with ESPN released this week. “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.”
Donovan said he can picture himself not playing at the World Cup. He has an American-record 49 goals in 144 international appearances.
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