Dempsey's injury isn't keeping him out, but he admitted he couldn't breathe. In Manaus he's likely going to be more effective coming on around 60 minutes, whether it's to chase a goal or to hold up and kill the clock. Bedoya played well but Zusi's service is going to be key against Portugal's discombobulated backline. Wondo's crafty running could make the difference there, and if he gets his head on one that could be all we need. Besler's health is way more important than Jozy's, Brooks is obviously a fine fill-in if Matt can't go the full 90, but much like Omar, he's not always completely in the game mentally.
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Matt Mierswa
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Dempsey's injury isn't keeping him out, but he admitted he couldn't breathe. In Manaus he's likely going to be more effective coming on around 60 minutes, whether it's to chase a goal or to hold up and kill the clock. Bedoya played well but Zusi's service is going to be key against Portugal's discombobulated backline. Wondo's crafty running could make the difference there, and if he gets his head on one that could be all we need. Besler's health is way more important than Jozy's, Brooks is obviously a fine fill-in if Matt can't go the full 90, but much like Omar, he's not always completely in the game mentally.