Although Bruce ruled Clint Dempsey out, when fit, he is still the best american player. Fabian Johnson is the best at multiple positions, but he might be needed the most at LB. Its not "filling a hole". FabJo at LB opens space for Pulisic and Nagbe to pinch in and help maintain possession. Besides, FabJo has never been that impressive at midfield for the US. At Gladbach he has more quality pieces to combine with. Possible subs could be Lletget, Feilhaber for Sacha, and perhaps some speed with the in-form Arriola.
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Daniel Lopez
almost 9 years
Although Bruce ruled Clint Dempsey out, when fit, he is still the best american player. Fabian Johnson is the best at multiple positions, but he might be needed the most at LB. Its not "filling a hole". FabJo at LB opens space for Pulisic and Nagbe to pinch in and help maintain possession. Besides, FabJo has never been that impressive at midfield for the US. At Gladbach he has more quality pieces to combine with. Possible subs could be Lletget, Feilhaber for Sacha, and perhaps some speed with the in-form Arriola.