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USA is doing what USA does best playing organized ball, executing to a t and Under Klinnsman is stepping up another notch, organized, compact, fit, counter attacking team, playing in a system which maximizes the mediocre talent that they have.
The difference between England and USA is England thought their talent was so good that they could play 4-5-1 with attack minded players at the dm position, I identified Gerrard as a significant weakness for them before the tournament and said he needed a defensive minded dm to make the team competitive, what did they do they put another attack minded dm, Henderson at that position, contrast that to the USA there are two dm's that understand their primary role is to defend, acts a foil in the midfield and to springboard the team into quick counter attacks if possible. Jones and beckerman are playing with intensity, thought and total commitment.
USA has played three games and have not passed 50% possession as yet, in the Ghana game they had 40% in the Portugal game they had 48% and in the Germany game 37%, they are competing on the big stage playing with passion and nerve, 4-5-1 played with good disciplined athletes, defense first dm's that can pass with fast speedy and skillful attackers and wing backs can create mayhem especially if everyone plays their role in a tight organized system like the ship that Klinsman is running.I would not be surprised if USA can get past Belgium as they Belgium still are not quite comfortable in their new boots. Let's see how it goes, they are in with a good chance and if they get past that test I think Argentina may be ripe for the picking, they have definitive weaknesses that a compact counter attacking team could exploit and win one game.
The difference between England and USA is England thought their talent was so good that they could play 4-5-1 with attack minded players at the dm position, I identified Gerrard as a significant weakness for them before the tournament and said he needed a defensive minded dm to make the team competitive, what did they do they put another attack minded dm, Henderson at that position, contrast that to the USA there are two dm's that understand their primary role is to defend, acts a foil in the midfield and to springboard the team into quick counter attacks if possible. Jones and beckerman are playing with intensity, thought and total commitment.
USA has played three games and have not passed 50% possession as yet, in the Ghana game they had 40% in the Portugal game they had 48% and in the Germany game 37%, they are competing on the big stage playing with passion and nerve, 4-5-1 played with good disciplined athletes, defense first dm's that can pass with fast speedy and skillful attackers and wing backs can create mayhem especially if everyone plays their role in a tight organized system like the ship that Klinsman is running.I would not be surprised if USA can get past Belgium as they Belgium still are not quite comfortable in their new boots. Let's see how it goes, they are in with a good chance and if they get past that test I think Argentina may be ripe for the picking, they have definitive weaknesses that a compact counter attacking team could exploit and win one game.
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