This is the life of Teemu Puk’s family in the United States – One thing from the neighborhood made the goalkeeper laugh

Teemu Pukki doesn’t skimp. He even whips himself.

Last week we heard some hard news when Minnesota United decided to fire Adrian Heath’s of the duties of the head coach. Heath coached Minnesota since its MLS debut in 2017.

– He was a coach that everyone liked. He also really wanted me in Minnesota. All the players feel guilty about his firing, 33-year-old Pukki says.

The team’s current season has been disappointing. A place in the playoffs is no longer in your hands, although it is still possible.

Pukki is sad that he was not able to help United in the best possible way at the very beginning.

The Finnish star moved to the United States at the end of July. The last five seasons he played in Norwich.

The striker, who spent his entire career in Europe, packed his bags and was quickly on the field in a Minnesota jersey.

– Getting used to it took longer than I expected. I went there straight from the holidays, and I was by no means in top shape right away. At the same time, he took time to get used to the new club and new teammates.

From the point of view of Huhkaji, it is an excellent thing that they have found a goal streak in the last matches. Before the national team break, Pukki scored a whopping four goals in the net of Los Angeles Galaxy.

The balance of the last five MLS matches is seven complete hits.

Acquaintances in the neighborhood

Minnesota United plays its home game in Saint Paul. However, Puk’s family moved a little outside the city.

– Actually By Robin Lodi next door, he laughs in response to a question about where he lives.

Minnesota’s perennial star Lod is known not only as Puki’s radar partner, but also as a good friend.

– It’s a nice place. Our wives are good friends with each other, and Lodie’s daughter is between our daughters in age.

Teemu and Cherry Pukin the family is growing, as they are expecting their third child.

The idea of ​​going behind the rapako had time to hatch in Puki’s mind even before last summer.

– I had already thought before that it would be nice to go to MLS at some point. I felt that England had at least been seen.

– I also talked to other Huuhkajie players who had been in the United States. Everyone had loved living and playing there. This was the last chance for me to experience something completely new, Huuhkajie’s all-time goalscorer opens.

Intermittent chaos

The growth of MLS has been talked about for a long time. Clubs and their millionaire owners have brought more and more tough names to the series.

When you look at Minnesota United’s goal totals, for example, you can see how chaotic soccer is at times in MLS.

Of course, it suits Puki, who is alive to speed and counterattacks. Can it even be better than to strike against a disorganized form of defense? At least Pukki has used his place.

– Undeniably, I liked it, but sometimes the games go too hard from end to end.

– You can see that futs is an increasingly big deal in the United States. Our Stadium is full every game, and the game is also developing.

Final qualifiers?

Transferred to Inter Miami Lionel Messi Pukki will not be able to face this season.

Instead, another superstar will be up against him on Saturday, Jan Oblak. The Slovenian and Atlético Madrid star player was unable to play against Huuhkaji in June due to an injury.

Now he has been seen between the posts, when the massively important match for the European Championship qualifiers starts at the Stozice stadium.

– It means that you have to be even sharper in the goal posts.

– Slovenia was able to control the match with the ball already in Helsinki – maybe a little too much.

Are these your last qualifiers in Huuhkaj?

– We’ll see, Pukki smiles.

– At the moment, the EC final tournament is the goal. After that, I have to see what my feelings are.