The USA’s starting lineup against Uruguay at Copa America 2024 will not feature Tim Weah after the winger was sent off against Panama.
The U.S. Men’s National Team could have qualified for the Copa America 2024 quarter-finals with a win against Panama, but the team was forced to play with ten men for 72 minutes after Tim Weah struck Roderick Miller in the back of the head, earning him a straight red and suspension.
Now, Gregg Berhalter has a couple crucial decisions to make regarding his starting XI for what is a must-win match against Uruguay, who are on a four game unbeaten streak.
Here’s what the USA’s starting XI could look like as they face Uruguay in their final Group C fixture on July 1.
Gregg Berhalter could give Yunus Musah his first start of the competition against Urugay. / John Dorton/ISI Photos/USSF/GettyImages
GK: Matt Turner – Matt Turner was subbed off at halftime with a leg injury, but the keeper should be ready to start against Uruguay. If not, then Ethan Horvath will take his spot.
RB: Joe Scally – Joe Scally will have his biggest test yet at Copa America 2024 as he goes against the electric forwards of La Celeste.
CB: Chris Richards – Richards and Ream will be tasked with stifling Uruguay’s attack that scored 12 goals in the month of June.
CB: Tim Ream – Ream did all he could to keep Panama from taking all three points against the USMNT, and the defensemen will have what could be his last chance this tournament to command the backline for his country.
LB: Antonee Robinson – Apart from Pulisic, Robinson has been the USMNT’s best player this summer so far, and the Fulham defender must continue to dominate the left flank if the Stars and Stripes want to leave Kansas City with three points.
CM: Yunus Musah – With Reyna likely starting on the right wing, Musah will get his first start of the tournament, reuniting the USMNT’s 2022 World Cup midfield.
CM: Tyler Adams – Tyler Adams’ minutes have been strictly managed at Copa America 2024 so far, but the midfielder will need to play more than 45 minutes if the USA want to defeat Marcelo Bielsa’s squad. Adams is Berhalter’s best option to lock down Fede Valverde and Uruguay’s midfield, which has been firing on all cylinders as of late.
CM: Weston McKennie – McKennie will get his third straight start at Copa America 2024, making his 56th international cap. He is more than capable of helping Adams with defensive duties, but the midfielder must focus on controlling the tempo of the match.
RW: Gio Reyna – Reyna just might find himself back on the right wing for the USMNT in the aftermath of Tim Weah’s red card. Berhalter could opt to start Haji Wright or Josh Sargent up top and keep Reyna in the midfield, but the manager will not want to disrupt Balogun’s current form with another No. 9.
ST: Folarin Balogun – Balogun already has two goals in his two Copa America 2024 matches, and his team will need him to produce another brilliant strike to help them overcome Uruguay on Monday.
LW: Christian Pulisic – Pulisic’s invention even with ten men against Panama was impressive to watch, and the USMNT’s captain must continue finding his teammates in the final third or from set pieces to get USA on the scoresheet.
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Publish date : 2024-06-28 15:11:05
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