If ever there was a time to go with 3 backs, now with the injuries would be the time. Edu would be back there with Cameron and Gonzalez, because with 3 backs you need very athletic players. Jones and Beckerman would provide cover over the backs behind them and to the outside.These two should stay just in front of the backs, in a defensive position. Bradley would be slightly ahead and would be the box to box CM. Dempsey would be closer to Altidore, and would sit just under him. While it is important to defend as a team Johnson and Zusi would be an advanced mid, with their defensive pressure coming against the back line. This would also allow Johnson and Zusi room to take on defenders out wide.
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If ever there was a time to go with 3 backs, now with the injuries would be the time. Edu would be back there with Cameron and Gonzalez, because with 3 backs you need very athletic players. Jones and Beckerman would provide cover over the backs behind them and to the outside.These two should stay just in front of the backs, in a defensive position. Bradley would be slightly ahead and would be the box to box CM. Dempsey would be closer to Altidore, and would sit just under him. While it is important to defend as a team Johnson and Zusi would be an advanced mid, with their defensive pressure coming against the back line. This would also allow Johnson and Zusi room to take on defenders out wide.