With Jozy hurt, and with the USA clearly lacking in midfield play against Ghana, it makes sense to move to a one striker formation with an extra man in the midfield. Bedoya is strong defensively and can help Jones on the left side, mitigating the weakness in USA's defense exploited by Ghana.
Zusi brings a creative element to the midfield which should work well with Johnson on the right side behind him. The only drawback to this is a shortage of bodies up front on the other end of Zusi's crosses.
If Besler can go, you could put him in for Brooks but with the momentum Brooks is carrying why not give him a shot against Portugal.
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With Jozy hurt, and with the USA clearly lacking in midfield play against Ghana, it makes sense to move to a one striker formation with an extra man in the midfield. Bedoya is strong defensively and can help Jones on the left side, mitigating the weakness in USA's defense exploited by Ghana. Zusi brings a creative element to the midfield which should work well with Johnson on the right side behind him. The only drawback to this is a shortage of bodies up front on the other end of Zusi's crosses. If Besler can go, you could put him in for Brooks but with the momentum Brooks is carrying why not give him a shot against Portugal.