The U.S. males’s nationwide workforce shut out its two-match October window on Tuesday evening towards Ghana and head coach Gregg Berhalter shall be hoping for a greater all-around efficiency following Saturday’s loss to Germany.
Regardless of Christian Pulisic’s opening purpose vs. Germany, the American struggled for possibilities within the remaining third, finally succumbing to a 3-1 defeat. Pulisic’s stellar particular person effort was the lone vibrant spot for the USMNT, who obtained little to nothing from the remainder of its attacking gamers.
Along with a quiet attacking entrance, the USMNT additionally did not clear its traces defensively on all three of Germany’s targets. Matt Turner made three vital saves in between the posts, however total it was a forgettable efficiency for the People in Connecticut.
Now the scene shifts to Nashville, Tennessee the place the People will face a Ghanaian aspect who poses a serious menace on the counter assault.
Right here is the beginning lineup we might see the USMNT deploy towards Germany on Tuesday, in addition to the lineup we’d deploy if we had been making the ultimate lineup choices:
GOALKEEPER
Who will begin: Ethan Horvath
Who ought to begin: Ethan Horvath
Ethan Horvath isn’t anticipated to obtain any enjoying time at membership stage till January on the earliest and a chance towards Ghana might be vital for his total confidence.
Horvath isn’t a part of Steve Cooper’s squad for the rest of the calendar yr and will have to discover a new membership state of affairs come winter time. The veteran shot-stopper ought to be given the nod by Berhalter this week, understanding he nonetheless is a key depth piece within the USMNT squad going ahead.
DEFENDERS
Who will begin: Sergino Dest, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Tim Ream, Kristoffer Lund
Who ought to begin: Sergino Dest, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Miles Robinson, Kristoffer Lund
The USMNT struggled to take care of Germany’s fast passing sequences within the remaining third which may lead Berhalter to make main modifications towards Ghana.
Sergino Dest stays the USMNT’s No. 1 choice at proper again and though he logged 90 minutes at left again on Saturday, ought to be given one other alternative to proceed working.
Tim Ream continues to convey veteran management to the backline and would possibly get the nod over Miles Robinson. Robinson might additionally use minutes below his belt earlier than heading again to Atlanta United for the MLS Cup Playoffs.
Cameron Carter-Vickers got here off the bench on Saturday and shall be pushing to begin in protection. The Celtic centerback had simply again to full health previous to the worldwide window and will definitely use 90 minutes earlier than returning to Glasgow.
Chris Richards struggled in Saturday’s loss and is likely to be saved for a task off the bench.
Kristoffer Lund didn’t characteristic towards Germany and may get the nod at left again over DeJuan Jones. Lund stays a flexible participant within the USMNT squad and total deserves one other alternative to show himself.
MIDFIELDERS
Who will begin: Weston McKennie, Yunus Musah, Brenden Aaronson
Who ought to begin: Weston McKennie, Yunus Musah, Luca De La Torre
Weston McKennie and Yunus Musah stay the USMNT’s two most vital midfielders with Tyler Adams injured and I anticipate Berhalter to depend on each but once more towards Ghana.
Musah’s defensive protection ought to see positioned simply in entrance of the USMNT backline, permitting McKennie to indicate his vary throughout the sphere. Lennard Maloney continues to be looking for a USMNT debut and Johnny Cardoso might additionally begin if wanted, however after Saturday’s loss, Musah and McKennie is the best way to go.
Gio Reyna earned an vital 45 minutes towards Germany and stays an choice to begin, however total I don’t see him risked except off the bench. Reyna had solely simply made his season debut earlier than the worldwide break and getting him again to Dortmund 100% wholesome and match is vital.
Brenden Aaronson and Luca De La Torre will each struggle to play in a complicated midfield position. De La Torre logged 45 minutes towards Germany whereas Aaronson performed 25 minutes off the bench as properly.
I anticipate each to play towards Ghana, however Aaronson will doubtless get the nod over De La Torre within the XI.
Kevin Paredes can also be a candidate in midfield or in a winger position if wanted. Paredes performed quarter-hour towards Germany.
FORWARDS
Who will begin: Tim Weah, Ricardo Pepi, Christian Pulisic
Who ought to begin: Gio Reyna, , Ricardo Pepi, Christian Pulisic
I don’t anticipate a lot to vary within the USMNT assault besides Ricardo Pepi to earn his alternative within the beginning lineup.
Pepi performed 24 minutes towards Germany, changing Folarin Balogun after the hour mark. The PSV man hasn’t began a lot within the Eredivisie, however total has been a menace off the bench in UEFA Champions League and home competitions.
Berhalter may have Balogun as properly, however Tuesday ought to be Pepi’s likelihood to steer the road from the opening whistle.
Christian Pulisic excelled towards Germany and total will stay the highest choice at left wing. Pulisic delivered a sensational purpose and total stays the USMNT’s most inventive choice going ahead.
Gio Reyna’s versatility warrants him an opportunity on the wing, ought to Berhalter resolve to make use of him there. Reyna’s playmaking talents had been held in examine towards Germany, however total might be wanted to interrupt down the Ghanaian protection.
Nonetheless, Tim Weah is more likely to stay at proper wing, offering tempo and talent within the remaining third. His vertical operating and talents to tackle opposing fullbacks is one thing that shall be wanted from the opening whistle.
Alex Zendejas and Folarin Balogun will each struggle for minutes as properly on this contest.
Who would you begin towards Ghana? Who’re you most excited to see play? Do you suppose the USMNT earns a victory on Tuesday?
Share your ideas beneath.