USMNT Predicted Lineup vs. Jamaica: Concacaf Nations League

The U.S. men’s national team returns to action this week in Concacaf Nations League action against Jamaica.

The Stars and Stripes are aiming to return to winning ways after going down 2-0 in the October international break to rivals Mexico in new manager Mauricio Pochettino’s first match. With several prominent figures like Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie back in the squad, the USMNT should have more than enough to get the job done in the first leg of the quarterfinals.

Pochettino could look to use a 4-2-3-1 setup with Tim Weah and Pulisic operating out wide, while Brenden Aaronson runs the show as an attacking midfielder. Folarin Balogun and Gio Reyna were not included in Pochettino’s squad as the forwards are recovering from shoulder and groin injuries respectively.

Here’s how the USMNT could line up in the first game against Jamaica.

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GK: Matt Turner– Turner starts between the sticks and could look rather rusty given his lack of minutes at Crystal Palace this season.

RB: Joe Scally-Scally continues to get minutes at right back with Sergiño Dest recovering from injury.

CB: Chris Richards-Richards recently returned from injury in the Crystal Palace camp and could get a start to help rebuild his fitness.

CB: Tim Ream– The veteran defender offers plenty of experience at the back alongside the young Richards.

LB: Antonee Robinson—The 27-year-old has been a mainstay in the Fulham ranks this season and is one of the first names on Pochettino’s team list.

DM: Weston McKennie-The Juventus midfielder didn’t see much game time in the last few weeks but should still make Pochettino’s XI given his quality and experience.

DM: Yunus Musah– Musah gets the nod at the heart of the defense along with McKennie.

RW: Tim Weah-Weah has marked his return from injury with Juventus with three goals in his last five games. The USMNT hopes he can repeat that against Jamaica to help share the goal-scoring responsibilities with Pulisic.

AM: Brenden Aaronson– The Leeds United midfielder could make the No.10 position his own with Reyna still sidelined through injury.

LW: Christian Pulisic-Pulisic has been AC Milan’s best player so far this season and will hope to continue his impressive run of form against Jamaica.

ST: Ricardo Pepi-Despite starting just three games for PSV Eindhoven, Pepi has still scored six league goals and looks to transfer his form to international duty.

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