I think Klinsman plays to protect his back line and keep them from being exposed. With both outside backs inexperienced on a national level, he'll use both Edu and Jones to offer some cover and break up attacks in the midfield, with Edu playing in the #6 spot. Bradley may be asked to play slightly higher up the pitch to help string passes together, and I think Dempsey will be asked to play off of the two forwards, but not far off.
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Steve F
over 11 years
I think Klinsman plays to protect his back line and keep them from being exposed. With both outside backs inexperienced on a national level, he'll use both Edu and Jones to offer some cover and break up attacks in the midfield, with Edu playing in the #6 spot. Bradley may be asked to play slightly higher up the pitch to help string passes together, and I think Dempsey will be asked to play off of the two forwards, but not far off.