After Tim Weah picked up a suspension in the USA’ 2-1 loss to Panama, for the primary time throughout Copa America, Gregg Berhalter shall be pressured into making a change to his beginning XI. Rolling out the identical crew for that match after defeating Bolivia, it was anticipated to additionally brush apart Panama however soccer is usually a humorous recreation typically. America now face a win-or-go-home situation in opposition to Uruguay and even when they do win, they nonetheless aren’t assured to make it to the quarterfinals of Copa America, making this a important match for Gregg Berhalter’s future.
Talking about who might substitute Weah within the XI, this is what Berhalter needed to say:
“We’ll have choices. We’ve various gamers that may play within the winger place and we’ll determine it out, whether or not it is Haji [Wright], Brenden [Aaronson], different gamers which have performed there earlier than so we’ll determine it out,” he mentioned.
How one can watch and odds
- Date: Monday, July 1 | Time: 9 p.m. ET
- Location: Arrowhead Stadium — Kansas Metropolis, Mo.
- TV: FS1 | Dwell stream: Fubo (Strive without spending a dime)
- Odds: United States +145; Draw +220; Uruguay +195
At winger, Gio Reyna, Aaronson and Wright can all play on the proper facet however in opposition to an opponent like Uruguay, Aaronson could also be the best choice. Reyna has been working deeper in midfield and may very well be pushed up into the assault, however to fight Uruguay’s press, it is vital to have launch valves in midfield. Reyna is somebody who can take the ball in a decent state of affairs and dribble or discover the proper move to get out of it. At instances, when he is on the wing, it might result in a state of affairs the place Reyna would not see as a lot of the ball as he ought to however conserving him in a deeper function permits Reyna to seek out and dictate the sport.
Match dictation can also be what brings us to a different transfer that Berhalter might want to think about. The health of Tyler Adams has been a problem throughout this event however so has his type. Adams has been withdrawn at 45 minutes in each matches of Copa America and hasn’t put an actual stamp on both match. When wholesome, Adams is the perfect enforcer within the USMNT midfield however this model is not wholesome which is why turning to Yunus Musah may very well be the best way to assault Uruguay.
Not solely does Musah convey related qualities to Reyna in having the ability to dribble out of tight conditions, however he is additionally a distinct profile on the base of midfield than Adams. Capable of push up and present his passing vary, the USMNT would be capable to have sustained buildup play with him in midfield. The setup could be lighter defensively however your finest protection in opposition to La Celeste is holding on to the ball.
The USMNT are in a tricky state of affairs with out Weah however it’s one that they’re going to should handle. Even when they advance to the quarterfinals Weah will not be obtainable because the crimson card carries a two-match suspension attributable to being for violent conduct. However the USMNT cannot fear about what occurs within the subsequent spherical as they should defeat Uruguay and hope for assist first.
Additionally keep watch over goalkeeper Matt Turner, who left the Panama recreation with an harm, being changed by Ethan Horvath. However indicators level to Turner being able to go for Uruguay.
Predicted lineup
XI: Matt Turner, Antonee Robinson, Tim Ream, Chris Richards, Joe Scally, Yunus Musah, Weston McKennie, Gio Reyna, Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun, Brenden Aaronson
Group C eventualities for USA soccer
- With a United States victory: They may qualify for the knockout phases so long as Panama draw or lose. If Panama win, the USA can nonetheless qualify for the knockouts however they might want to have a greater purpose distinction than Panama. Because it stands, the U.S. have a two-goal benefit.
- With a United States tie: America will solely advance with a Panama draw or loss.
- With a United States loss: America will solely advance with a Panama loss and if they’ve a greater purpose distinction than Panama. If the U.S. lose 4-0, and Panama lose 1-0, Panama advance.
Copa America tiebreakers
If two groups are degree on factors following the group stage, it is all the time vital to try the tiebreakers as there will be slight variations in every event for when sure guidelines are utilized for development. Under is how Copa America applies tiebreakers:
- The crew with the higher purpose distinction in all group-stage matches
- The crew with the larger variety of objectives scored in all group-stage matches
- Head-to-head between the 2 groups who’re tied
- Fewer crimson playing cards
- Fewer yellow playing cards
- Drawing of heaps
