Contemporary off a 3-0 win over Uzbekistan on Saturday in Gregg Berhalter’s return as the top coach, the U.S. males’s nationwide staff will intention for a convincing end result of their second sport of the worldwide window.
Although the USMNT might be pleased with the scoreline towards Uzbekistan, the efficiency left one thing to be desired, particularly in assault. The tactical matchup with Oman may favor Berhalter’s staff — they play with 4 within the again, whereas Uzbekistan’s 5-4-1 was one thing the hosts admittedly struggled with. The lineup won’t change, however the expectation is that the efficiency will.
Here is what you might want to know earlier than tuning into the match.
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- Date: Tuesday, Sept. 12 | Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Allianz Area — Saint Paul, Minnesota
- TV: TNT | Reside stream: fubo (Try for free)
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Regardless of the room for enchancment, Berhalter plans to begin the same lineup towards Oman to the one which performed towards Uzbekistan. Goalkeeper Matt Turner, although, departed camp to hitch his spouse earlier than they welcome their second little one, which suggests his backup for membership and nation Ethan Horvath will earn the beginning towards Oman.
One other spot that could possibly be up for grabs? Middle ahead. Folarin Balogun earned the beginning towards Uzbekistan however got here off at halftime for Ricardo Pepi, and neither has but to really cement themselves as the primary alternative in that place. Balogun’s substitution could possibly be all the way down to a less-than-ideal preseason, when he was out and in of Arsenal’s staff earlier than he joined AS Monaco simply earlier than the switch window closed. Berhalter complimented Pepi’s progress within the final yr, although, indicating he additionally has a shot at ultimately incomes a beginning spot.
Berhalter stated in his pre-match feedback that he hopes to make use of all six subs, which may see debuts for the likes of goalkeeper Drake Callendar, defender Kevin Paredes, and midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi. That stated, their appearances will rely upon the state of the sport.
As for gamers who could retain their beginning spots, Christian Pulisic and Tim Weah stood out regardless of a lackluster attacking efficiency and could possibly be again within the lineup towards Oman. Left again Antonee Robinson additionally impressed on the wing, and will play once more on Tuesday.
Prediction
The USMNT’s assault appears poised to have extra success towards Oman, which may end in a scoreline that matches the one towards Uzbekistan. Pulisic’s sturdy type for membership and nation will possible come in useful as soon as once more, too. Decide: USMNT 3, Oman 0
