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How do you think the US lines up tomorrow?I'm guessing the side is unchanged from Sunday, but wonder about some fitness levels. Beasley played the entirety of two games in brutal conditions. I'd also consider Yedlin in the midfield role he played as a sub on Sunday. With Germany playing a high line, his pace could be disruptive.
I'm guessing its similar to Sundays lineup. One player that hasn't impressed me all that much that I could see starting on the bench is Bedoya. Wouldn't be surprised to see Klinnsman insert Mix there. There's no way you can keep Zusi off the field anymore.Agree about Beasley though, especially with his age. But who goes back there? Can Timmy Chandler play there?
I think you'll see a genuine effort in the first half. Perhaps even up to 70 minutes. But there will come a time when both recognize the inevitable and play it fairly light.
Germany will try to win to guarantee they finish first in group. USA wants a win as well. Also, may depend on the situation in the ghana/portugal game going on. if portugal goes up early, both teams may pump the brakes.
But doesn't Germany win the group with a draw? They have a huge goal differential after their beatdown of Portugal, and a draw puts USA and Germany at 5 points while the best Ghana or Portugal could get is 4. So a draw - regardless of the outcome of Ghana-Portugal - would put Germany at first in the group and the US in second.
Some streets in SoCal have gone nuts with Mexico advancing. Had to call out the riot squad
Ghana just suspended Muntari and Boateng for their match against Portugal. Good news for the US if they can't eek out a win or draw today.http://www.espnfc.com/fifa-world-cup/story/1913522/ghana-send-home-kevin-prince-boateng-and-sulley-muntari
Game day. #1N1T