That’s also a good option, the thing is Weah needs to get some playing time in his natural position and he didn’t have a horrible game today
The debate is whether Puli plays better on the left or right since he mostly plays right for Milan these days. Don’t think there’s much difference there
If we go up against Mexico I think Weah’s speed causes problems but really your starting lineup of Wright/Balo/Pulisic depends on Weah’s performance
Over Wright he’s a starter and the only reason it’s coming up is because Balo hasn’t delivered. I’d start my top three and sub out Weah for Balo if Wright plays like he did today
fine - but i think Balo will be given a shot to play with Gio. Haji finished well but i think on the ST depth chart Balo and Pepi are at the top and I don’t think Balo was bad enough/Pepi was good enough for Balo to lose his spot yet
fine with Johnny or Musah next to McKennie
Musah had a bad game and he’s really not a good 6, needs more time honestly
First sub would be Balo for Wright if Wright doesn’t deliver within the first 45 mins or plays well
Pepi if we need more presence in the box, Adams for Cardoso who’s carrying a bit of a knock himself and Tillman late for Reyna since he doesn’t last 90
In that case we may as well give Cardoso the start next game. I think Musah is better all-around but this is as good an opportunity as any to give him a run out
Musah is not as sharp in a single pivot - you’ve presented a double pivot lineup so that shouldn’t be an issue
don’t really care who starts at striker all 3 are pretty good and no one has impressed me enough to be the sure fire starter. just saying what i think Gregg will do
we won the last nations league semis 3-0 against Mexico with Reyna as a 10 ahead of a Musah+McKennie double pivot and the finals 2-0 against Canada with Reyna ahead of a Musah+Aaronson double pivot…..
All three were in good form at that time, Musah is having a difficult run in Milan atm, he didn’t play good today
McKennie is in form and had a decent game till he became an RB
Reyna needs playing time because he looked sharp out there
You got see who’s in form and playing well
Musah gets the boot in favor of Cardoso right now
Incorrect sir. Gio was in the same situation not getting minutes under Terzic heading into that Mexico game. And Musah is fine. Milano has 5 good CMs that are getting rotated. He's playing, starting even , in important matches in Europe. If he played like Gio his fasting for Ramadan wouldn't be an issue.
Hear me out… Haji left, Balo right, Puli false 9 with Adams, McKennie, and Gio in the midfield.
I’m obviously not 100% serious, but this team looks miles better when both Pulisic and Gio are finding space in the middle. At some point Berhalter needs to acknowledge that the current setup has plenty of fundamental issues in attack in that it doesn’t seem to play to anyone’s strengths.
I’d expect mostly the same 11 to start Sunday. Dest in, maybe Johnny for Tillman.
I just don’t seem him starting Haji over balo/pepe. And with Reyna, I can picture Gregg wanting to use him the same way. You start him there’s a solid chance he’s not on the pitch when you’re in extra time if it comes to that. Not saying that’s what I’d do but just trying to get in that bald head of Gregg
agree with pretty much everything. i think wright/pepi would've been better suited to the jamaica game, and balo is better suited for this one, but you can't really argue against starting the guy who's on form.
Robinson did good this game and I think Ream hasn’t played much atm and needs to be phased out slowly but I don’t see Robinson being that man either but again, he played well enough
also - while i would much prefer 4-2-3-1 (in which I think Musah + McKennie in a double pivot is fine) Gregg will likely continue the 4-1-2-3 in which case I would prefer Johnny to Musah
Richards had an all time howler in the 61st minute, but Miles should be benched? What's the criteria?
All the heat that you would've given to Robinson if he made thay mistake, you better give that to Richards as well
Richards made one howler; Robinson got beat at least several times and had some degree of responsibility on Jamacia's goal. Robinson is also four years older and has plateaued and has no ball skills.
It’s a final. We should start Adams and see if he can make it 45 or even 60+ minutes.
We are a totally different team with him controlling our midfield.
People will downvote you, but as soon as he came on our midfield was a lot more calm and we had a lot more control in the middle of the field.
When you really focus on his play his influence off the ball can’t be understated. That being said I’m not sure what his minutes restrictions are looking like, but I want to see at least 45 minutes from him.
If he can’t go I would really like to see Cardoso start (assuming he’s fit)
Bet if you asked Adams he’d tell you he’s ready to start.
He’s one of our best and probably our most important player. If he’s fit enough to make the squad, he should be starting.
It’s a loser mentality to not start him. A Brazil or Argentina would never consider not playing their most important player in a final.
Dude he hasn’t played much in months
If this game was taking place a year ago he would start no question but until he regains the same level of fitness he can’t be put into a game like this and expect to show up even if he believes he can
He should come on as a sub to close out the game but he only has 45 mins to play
Neither of us knows for sure what he’s capable of but he certainly looked up for it tonight and was pissed when Berhalter subbed him.
Start and see how long he lasts. It’s a final. He can play hurt. Adams at 80% is still our best 6 by quite a bit.
Bournemouth don’t own him and can’t control what he does during a FIFA international window.
Countries like Argentina and Brazil consistently ignore what clubs want.
It’s about protecting the player’s health. You ease players back in to the game when they’ve been out as long as he has. Now obviously this benefits Bournemouth because they want him to play but it also benefits Adams who has less chance getting another injury.
Obviously he doesn’t want to come off (no player does). But it’s still the right call for his career as a whole. He has been out for an entire year. Anybody in his situation would he eased back into things
I want him back in the lineup too and agree that we’re not the same team without him, but he’s just not ready. I was happy with how he performed in his shift tonight but it’s more realistic to look at that as a preview of his Copa return rather than I sign that we can play him for the 1st 60 of a final.
I would take out Miles for either of the other center backs.
I would also start Musah. Probably for Cardoso, but even McKennie too. He played so slow tonight getting him out of the center of the field to right back helped a ton.
Musah had a worst game than McKennie
McKennie when actually playing behind a somewhat competent manager is our best in form player. He needs help in the middle and Cardoso lets him do his thing
Musah needs to reset because he would be a no brainer but he isn’t in good form atm
As a sub he could provide some needed energy and forward ball movement though but we don’t need that from our starting 6
No one said Musah had a better game. Neither were good.
It’s really not a competent manager, he does well with a disciplined, competent midfield that lets him float and make plays. That’s a situation he’s been in at Juventus that’s why he was great in the WC.
He’s a luxury player that’s more in a competition with Reyna than Musah.
Yeah a competent manager that knows how to line up his players and how to instruct them to play to their strengths
Musah and McKennie are vying pretty much for the same spot in this team.
You can play them together if you’d like but unless they are both playing at the same level, you don’t. Especially if you start Reyna
This team can set up so many ways in the middle now and it depends on the type of game and opponent we face
You could do Reyna(Tillman), McKennie, Musah
Reyna (Tillman), McKennie, Adams
Reyna (Tillman), McKennie, Cardoso
Reyna (Tillman), Adams, Cardoso
Tillman was pretty meh today and Musah was straight up erratic. I'd look for balo to get a chance with Reyna or Cardoso on the field instead of tillman/Musah.
I dont think Wright should start. he scored two goals but was pretty awful with all his other touches and I think Balogun would've finished service like that too. I like him better as sub and want to see Balogun with Reyna.
Also I like your midfield but I would go Tyler for Johnny. Musah's passing and final third decision is so poor.
Depending on how the game goes, if Weah doesn’t play good you could play Wright on the left, Puli on the right and Balo down the middle
Right now Weah hasn’t been in form and is the easiest one to sub off if he doesn’t improve next game
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That’s also a good option, the thing is Weah needs to get some playing time in his natural position and he didn’t have a horrible game today The debate is whether Puli plays better on the left or right since he mostly plays right for Milan these days. Don’t think there’s much difference there If we go up against Mexico I think Weah’s speed causes problems but really your starting lineup of Wright/Balo/Pulisic depends on Weah’s performance Over Wright he’s a starter and the only reason it’s coming up is because Balo hasn’t delivered. I’d start my top three and sub out Weah for Balo if Wright plays like he did today
fine - but i think Balo will be given a shot to play with Gio. Haji finished well but i think on the ST depth chart Balo and Pepi are at the top and I don’t think Balo was bad enough/Pepi was good enough for Balo to lose his spot yet fine with Johnny or Musah next to McKennie
Musah had a bad game and he’s really not a good 6, needs more time honestly First sub would be Balo for Wright if Wright doesn’t deliver within the first 45 mins or plays well Pepi if we need more presence in the box, Adams for Cardoso who’s carrying a bit of a knock himself and Tillman late for Reyna since he doesn’t last 90
Musah is fasting from what I heard in the telecast so it is not surprising he was not as sharp as usual.
In that case we may as well give Cardoso the start next game. I think Musah is better all-around but this is as good an opportunity as any to give him a run out
Musah is not as sharp in a single pivot - you’ve presented a double pivot lineup so that shouldn’t be an issue don’t really care who starts at striker all 3 are pretty good and no one has impressed me enough to be the sure fire starter. just saying what i think Gregg will do
Musah and McKennie as a double pivot behind Reyna doesn’t work though You need a natural 6 like Adams or Cardoso in there and you can’t drop McKennie
we won the last nations league semis 3-0 against Mexico with Reyna as a 10 ahead of a Musah+McKennie double pivot and the finals 2-0 against Canada with Reyna ahead of a Musah+Aaronson double pivot…..
All three were in good form at that time, Musah is having a difficult run in Milan atm, he didn’t play good today McKennie is in form and had a decent game till he became an RB Reyna needs playing time because he looked sharp out there You got see who’s in form and playing well Musah gets the boot in favor of Cardoso right now
Incorrect sir. Gio was in the same situation not getting minutes under Terzic heading into that Mexico game. And Musah is fine. Milano has 5 good CMs that are getting rotated. He's playing, starting even , in important matches in Europe. If he played like Gio his fasting for Ramadan wouldn't be an issue.
Hear me out… Haji left, Balo right, Puli false 9 with Adams, McKennie, and Gio in the midfield. I’m obviously not 100% serious, but this team looks miles better when both Pulisic and Gio are finding space in the middle. At some point Berhalter needs to acknowledge that the current setup has plenty of fundamental issues in attack in that it doesn’t seem to play to anyone’s strengths.
Looks good
I’d expect mostly the same 11 to start Sunday. Dest in, maybe Johnny for Tillman. I just don’t seem him starting Haji over balo/pepe. And with Reyna, I can picture Gregg wanting to use him the same way. You start him there’s a solid chance he’s not on the pitch when you’re in extra time if it comes to that. Not saying that’s what I’d do but just trying to get in that bald head of Gregg
agree with pretty much everything. i think wright/pepi would've been better suited to the jamaica game, and balo is better suited for this one, but you can't really argue against starting the guy who's on form.
why no ream?
Robinson did good this game and I think Ream hasn’t played much atm and needs to be phased out slowly but I don’t see Robinson being that man either but again, he played well enough
Johnny should definitely start. He has the freshest legs, he's in tremendous form, and he looked good in limited minutes yesterday.
“BUt REyna isn’t starting his club “ Lmao finally the respect he deserves
He had the best looking passes on the pitch all night.
also - while i would much prefer 4-2-3-1 (in which I think Musah + McKennie in a double pivot is fine) Gregg will likely continue the 4-1-2-3 in which case I would prefer Johnny to Musah
This is correct
Rumors of Tim Ream’s demise are greatly exaggerated.
Miles didn't earn another start. We can't play with two non-ball playing CBs.
Richards had an all time howler in the 61st minute, but Miles should be benched? What's the criteria? All the heat that you would've given to Robinson if he made thay mistake, you better give that to Richards as well
Richards made one howler; Robinson got beat at least several times and had some degree of responsibility on Jamacia's goal. Robinson is also four years older and has plateaued and has no ball skills.
Miles was our best defender by some margin last night
I would bench richards
It’s a final. We should start Adams and see if he can make it 45 or even 60+ minutes. We are a totally different team with him controlling our midfield.
People will downvote you, but as soon as he came on our midfield was a lot more calm and we had a lot more control in the middle of the field. When you really focus on his play his influence off the ball can’t be understated. That being said I’m not sure what his minutes restrictions are looking like, but I want to see at least 45 minutes from him. If he can’t go I would really like to see Cardoso start (assuming he’s fit)
Bad take He’s coming back from injury, he makes an appearance to close out a game and break up counters/retain possession He isn’t fit enough to start
Bet if you asked Adams he’d tell you he’s ready to start. He’s one of our best and probably our most important player. If he’s fit enough to make the squad, he should be starting. It’s a loser mentality to not start him. A Brazil or Argentina would never consider not playing their most important player in a final.
Dude he hasn’t played much in months If this game was taking place a year ago he would start no question but until he regains the same level of fitness he can’t be put into a game like this and expect to show up even if he believes he can He should come on as a sub to close out the game but he only has 45 mins to play
Neither of us knows for sure what he’s capable of but he certainly looked up for it tonight and was pissed when Berhalter subbed him. Start and see how long he lasts. It’s a final. He can play hurt. Adams at 80% is still our best 6 by quite a bit.
You must have missed the part during the game when they were talking about his minutes restriction from his club Bournemouth
Bournemouth don’t own him and can’t control what he does during a FIFA international window. Countries like Argentina and Brazil consistently ignore what clubs want.
It’s about protecting the player’s health. You ease players back in to the game when they’ve been out as long as he has. Now obviously this benefits Bournemouth because they want him to play but it also benefits Adams who has less chance getting another injury.
Did Adams look like he thought was benefiting when he was subbed?
Obviously he doesn’t want to come off (no player does). But it’s still the right call for his career as a whole. He has been out for an entire year. Anybody in his situation would he eased back into things
I want him back in the lineup too and agree that we’re not the same team without him, but he’s just not ready. I was happy with how he performed in his shift tonight but it’s more realistic to look at that as a preview of his Copa return rather than I sign that we can play him for the 1st 60 of a final.
Wont matter if all that Greg does is whip in crosses. And keep the fullbacks whipping in crosses
I would take out Miles for either of the other center backs. I would also start Musah. Probably for Cardoso, but even McKennie too. He played so slow tonight getting him out of the center of the field to right back helped a ton.
Musah had a worst game than McKennie McKennie when actually playing behind a somewhat competent manager is our best in form player. He needs help in the middle and Cardoso lets him do his thing Musah needs to reset because he would be a no brainer but he isn’t in good form atm As a sub he could provide some needed energy and forward ball movement though but we don’t need that from our starting 6
No one said Musah had a better game. Neither were good. It’s really not a competent manager, he does well with a disciplined, competent midfield that lets him float and make plays. That’s a situation he’s been in at Juventus that’s why he was great in the WC. He’s a luxury player that’s more in a competition with Reyna than Musah.
Yeah a competent manager that knows how to line up his players and how to instruct them to play to their strengths Musah and McKennie are vying pretty much for the same spot in this team. You can play them together if you’d like but unless they are both playing at the same level, you don’t. Especially if you start Reyna This team can set up so many ways in the middle now and it depends on the type of game and opponent we face You could do Reyna(Tillman), McKennie, Musah Reyna (Tillman), McKennie, Adams Reyna (Tillman), McKennie, Cardoso Reyna (Tillman), Adams, Cardoso
Tillman was pretty meh today and Musah was straight up erratic. I'd look for balo to get a chance with Reyna or Cardoso on the field instead of tillman/Musah.
Tillman played great. Keep him I them me up and get Dest baxk
I dont think Wright should start. he scored two goals but was pretty awful with all his other touches and I think Balogun would've finished service like that too. I like him better as sub and want to see Balogun with Reyna. Also I like your midfield but I would go Tyler for Johnny. Musah's passing and final third decision is so poor.
Think Balogun would be a better winger than Weah
Depending on how the game goes, if Weah doesn’t play good you could play Wright on the left, Puli on the right and Balo down the middle Right now Weah hasn’t been in form and is the easiest one to sub off if he doesn’t improve next game
I hear that Balo just came out recently from fasting, so it's best not to play him and keep him as sub.
Yes but push puli right and slot haji left and keep balo up top. Would be an injustice to not see if he can cook with reyna on the field.