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'Situation isn't ideal' - Matt Turner worried about losing USMNT No.1 spot as Nottingham Forest loanee vows to 'make changes' amid frustrating spell at Crystal Palace

Matt Turner admits that his “situation isn’t ideal”, with a lack of game time at club level putting his No.1 spot with the USMNT under threat.

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  • Tumbled down the pecking order at Forest
  • Limited to cup outings during Palace loan
  • Faces competition for international berth
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The 30-year-old goalkeeper has remained the go-to option for his country despite struggling for minutes domestically. Turner tumbled down the pecking order at Premier League side Nottingham Forest before being sent out on loan to Crystal Palace for the 2024-25 campaign.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    He has taken in just three cup appearances for the Eagles, leading United States coach Mauricio Pochettino to admit that “the competition is open” when it comes to battle for starting duties between Turner, Patrick Schulte and Zack Steffen.

  • WHAT MATT TURNER SAID

    Turner has said of the challenge that he faces when it comes to nailing down a spot between the sticks: “I wouldn't say that any position on this team right now is set in stone. I think there's probably an open competition all over the pitch.

    “Obviously my club situation isn't ideal right now, but I'm giving every opportunity that I have to play the utmost importance and trying to put good performances together, just control what I can right now and then let the chips fall where they may.”

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    DID YOU KNOW?

    Turner remains under contract at Forest, but concedes that he may need to find another move in the summer transfer window. He added on his present and future: “Whenever I come to the national team I want to play, I want to put the crest on and have the responsibility of being the number one. But at the same time, I understand that my club situation right now isn't the best. So I have to maybe make some changes in that department if I want to play more consistently.

    “But again, if I just continue to control the things that I can, play well when I have the chances with the U.S., I'll be happy with the hat I can put into the ring.”

  • WHAT NEXT FOR THE USMNT?

    Turner is preparing for another trophy hunt with the USMNT, as they ready themselves for a CONCACAF Nations League semi-final clash with Panama. Further success in that competition will help to raise morale ahead of a home World Cup in 2026.

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