If you are a fan of reading way too much into social media posts, Folarin Balogun provided some fantastic content on Thursday.
The in-demand striker’s cryptic Instagram post led to speculation that he’d perhaps turned his back on England and was ready to reconsider playing for the U.S. national team.
Balogun, who is enjoying a standout season with Reims while on loan from Arsenal, was left off Gareth Southgate’s England squad on Thursday.
Immediately after the snub, the 21-year-old posted on Instagram: “In life, go where your [sic] appreciated.”
The post came one day after interim USMNT coach Anthony Hudson said “there is open dialogue with [Balogun] and his team,” as the American federation looks to recruit a player who looks like a game-changer.
New York-born Balogun has most recently been with England’s youth setup, and is also eligible to represent Nigeria.
Was the post confirmation he was ready to commit to the USMNT? Was he merely lashing out? Was he even talking about soccer? Who knows! But let’s check the reaction anyway.