Tanner Tessman continued his strong on-field performance in the second game against Jamaica. (Bill Barrett / Getty Images)Tessmann looks solid
Getting his second start in midfield under Pochettino, Tessmann put in a solid shift in a central role as he looks to stake his claim on a job with the U.S. team.
The U.S. has been searching for more midfield options to create competition centrally, especially with Pochettino opting to play Musah in a wide role and with Tyler Adams still working his way back to fitness. Tessmann was a late call-up into October’s camp but had a solid outing in a loss to Mexico, earning him more chances this month.
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Tessmann was good starting on the road in Jamaica last week — Pochettino said one could see his huge potential — and the former FC Dallas homegrown put in another strong performance in the home leg, playing next to McKennie. He completed 73 of 74 passes, made five recoveries, won two duels and one interception and his dummy helped set up the U.S. second goal, freezing Jamaican defenders and allowing Pulisic to get his shot on net.
What’s next?
Pochettino won’t get a chance to work with his top group of players again until the semi-finals in March, but the U.S. will hold a January camp and will play friendlies as part of that, including against Venezuela on Jan. 18 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
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