USA’s predicted XI vs. Uruguay: How USMNT might line up in essential Copa America showdown

After Tim Weah picked up a suspension in the USA’ 2-1 loss to Panama, for the primary time throughout Copa America, Gregg Berhalter might be compelled into making a change to his beginning XI. Rolling out the identical workforce for that match after defeating Bolivia, it was anticipated to additionally brush apart Panama however soccer generally is a humorous sport generally. The US now face a win-or-go-home state of affairs towards 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 might change Weah within the XI, this is what Berhalter needed to say: 

“We’ll have choices. We now 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 stated. 

The best way to watch and odds

• Date: Monday, July 1 | Time: 9 p.m. ET
• Location: Arrowhead Stadium — Kansas Metropolis, Mo.
• TV: FS1  | Stay stream: Fubo (Attempt free of charge)
• Odds: United States +145; Draw +220; Uruguay +195

At winger, Gio Reyna, Aaronson and Wright can all play on the suitable facet however towards an opponent like Uruguay, Aaronson could also be the best choice. Reyna has been working deeper in midfield and might 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 decent scenario and dribble or discover the suitable move to get out of it. At instances, when he is on the wing, it will probably result in a scenario the place Reyna would not see as a lot of the ball as he ought to however preserving him in a deeper position 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 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 Adams has been withdrawn at 45 minutes in each matches of Copa America and hasn’t put an actual stamp on both match.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 very best enforcer within the USMNT midfield however this model is not wholesome which is why turning to Yunus Musah might be the best way to assault Uruguay.

Not solely does Musah carry related qualities to Reyna in with 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 can be lighter defensively however your finest protection towards La Celeste is holding on to the ball. 

The USMNT are in a tricky scenario with out Weah nevertheless 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 because 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 keep watch over 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 situations for USA soccer

• With a United States victory: They’ll 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 purpose 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 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 stage on factors following the group stage, it is at all times essential to check out the tiebreakers as there could be slight variations in every match for when sure guidelines are utilized for development. Under is how Copa America applies tiebreakers:

1. The workforce with the higher purpose distinction in all group-stage matches
2. The workforce with the higher variety of targets scored in all group-stage matches
3. Head-to-head between the 2 groups who’re tied
4. Fewer crimson playing cards
5. Fewer yellow playing cards
6. Drawing of tons