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Schubert hits out at Klinsmann over Johnson

Borussia Monchengladbach coach Andre Schubert has hit back after Fabian Johnson was criticized by U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann.

Borussia Monchengladbach coach Andre Schubert has criticized Jurgen Klinsmann over his treatment of U.S. national team defender Fabian Johnson.

Johnson was dismissed from the U.S. squad prior to a 1-0 friendly loss to Costa Rica on Tuesday following "severe" words with Klinsmann.

Klinsmann reacted angrily to Johnson's request to be substituted in the 111th minute of Americans' 3-2 extra-time defeat to Mexico in Saturday's 2017 Confederations Cup playoff. Johnson had complained of muscle tightness, but Klinsmann claimed the 27-year-old was not injured.