Who Should Start for USMNT vs. Mexico?

For the second time in three editions of the CONCACAF Nations League, the U.S. men’s national team will face Mexico for all the marbles.

Gregg Berhalter’s squad faces off with El Tri in Sunday’s final, aiming for a much better performance compared to Thursday’s semifinal win over Jamaica. A second-half own goal from Reggae Boyz forward Cory Burke paired with a brace from substitute forward Haji Wright led the Americans to a 3-1 win.

However, for most of the match the USMNT looked disorganized, sluggish, and frustrated against Jamaica’s low block of defense. Several lineup changes may occur if the USMNT wants to get after the Mexican backline on a more consistent basis.

Here is the starting lineup we could see the USMNT deploy against Mexico on Sunday, as well as the lineup we would deploy if we were making the final lineup decisions:

GOALKEEPER

Who will start: Matt Turner

Who should start: Matt Turner

Matt Turner didn’t have much to do against Jamaica on Thursday and I don’t see Berhalter making any changes involving his No. 1 goalkeeper.

DEFENDERS

Who will start: Sergino Dest, Chris Richards, Miles Robinson, Antonee Robinson

Who should start: Sergino Dest, Chris Richards, Tim Ream, Antonee Robinson

Sergino Dest wasn’t available for the semifinal showdown vs. Jamaica but is back available for Sunday’s final.

Dest’s services will certainly be needed at right back, after a lackluster showing from Joe Scally on Thursday. The Barcelona loanee has enjoyed a stellar loan spell with PSV and will aim to carry his strong two-way abilities into Sunday’s final.

Miles Robinson and Chris Richards both had some testy moments at times against Jamaica but likely will remain together in the starting lineup. Tim Ream’s veteran presence could be a positive inclusion into the squad over either Robinson or Richards, but Berhalter likes consistency in his squad.

Antonee Robinson…

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Author : Larry Henry Jr

Publish date : 2024-03-23 16:02:40

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