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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 compelled into making a change to his beginning XI. Rolling out the identical group for that match after defeating Bolivia, it was anticipated to additionally brush apart Panama however soccer could be a humorous sport typically. The US now face a win-or-go-home state of affairs 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 vital match for Gregg Berhalter’s future.

Talking about who may exchange Weah within the XI, this is what Berhalter needed to say:

“We’ll have choices. Now we have numerous 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.

watch and odds

Date: Monday, July 1 | Time: 9 p.m. ET
Location: Arrowhead Stadium — Kansas Metropolis, Mo.
TV: FS1 | Reside stream: Fubo (Attempt without spending a dime)
Odds: United States +145; Draw +220; Uruguay +195

At winger, Gio Reyna, Aaronson and Wright can all play on the fitting aspect however in opposition to an opponent like Uruguay, Aaronson could also be the most suitable 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 essential to have launch valves in midfield. Reyna is somebody who can take the ball in a good state of affairs and dribble or discover the fitting go to get out of it. At instances, when he is on the wing, it may possibly result in a state of affairs the place Reyna does not see as a lot of the ball as he ought to however preserving him in a deeper function permits Reyna to seek out and dictate the sport.

Match dictation can 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 match however so has his kind. Adams has been withdrawn at 45 minutes in each matches of Copa America and hasn’t put an actual stamp on both match.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 one of the best enforcer within the USMNT midfield however this model is not wholesome which is why turning to Yunus Musah may very well be the way in which to assault Uruguay.

Not solely does Musah convey related qualities to Reyna in with the ability to dribble out of tight conditions, however he is additionally a unique profile on the base of midfield than Adams. In a position to push up and present his passing vary, the USMNT would be capable to have sustained buildup play with him in midfield. The setup can be lighter defensively however your finest protection in opposition to La Celeste is holding on to the ball.

The USMNT are in a troublesome state of affairs with out Weah but it surely’s one that they’re going to need to handle. Even when they advance to the quarterfinals Weah will not be out there because the purple card carries a two-match suspension on account of 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 regulate goalkeeper Matt Turner, who left the Panama sport with an damage, 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 levels 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 objective distinction than Panama. Because it stands, the U.S. have a two-goal benefit.
With a United States tie: The US will solely advance with a Panama draw or loss.
With a United States loss: The US will solely advance with a Panama loss and if they’ve a greater objective distinction than Panama. If the U.S. lose 4-0, and Panama lose 1-0, Panama advance.

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Copa America tiebreakers

If two groups are degree on factors following the group stage, it is all the time essential to check out the tiebreakers as there could be slight variations in every match for when sure guidelines are utilized for development. Beneath is how Copa America applies tiebreakers: